Space Vehicle Test Engineer
LV8D Solutions, LLC
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Job summary
LV8D Solutions is seeking a Space Vehicle Test Engineer to support SV AT&L and oversee Assembly, Integration & Test (ATLO) activities from a prime contractor perspective. The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and coordination across government and contractor sites.
Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's in Aerospace or Systems Engineering and 9–14 years of ATLO/SETA experience; DoW/IC knowledge and strong organizational skills are required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
- 9–14 years experience in ATLO, Al&T or Systems engineering for space programs.
- Proven leadership in SETA activities, including team management and stakeholder coordination.
- Familiarity with DoW/IC programs and SOW compliance.
- Strong organizational and communication skills in high-pressure environments.
- Experience reviewing installation/test procedures, monitoring execution, identifying risks, and providing on-site support.
Responsibilities
- Direct ATLO operations and activities.
- Support staffing, planning and headcount allocation for in-plant coverage.
- Support ATLO schedule assessments and Al&T planning activities.
- Facilitate factory inquiries and on-site visits.
- Track topics impacting Al&T progress and participate in related forums.
- Review procedures and witness floor operations to improve safety and efficiency.
- Conduct CONOPs reviews and provide feedback as needed.
- Provide MIP coverage and reporting when available.
- Inform customer of AT&T status via reports.
- Use contractor reports and floor walks to maintain situational awareness.
- Serve as primary communication channel for technical and operational updates.
Skills
Education
Job description
LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities.The role of Space Vehicle Test Engineer is a Satellite Systems Engineer with deep Space Vehicle Assembly Integration and Test (SV Al&T). This role provides technical support, coaching and mentoring Government points of contact (GPOCs) relative to ongoing SVAl&T activities happening across diverse geographically located contractor facilities.
LV8D Solutions is seeking a Space Vehicle Test Engineer to support the GPOC overseeing SV Al&T providing critical insight to the prime contractor's execution of Al&T.
Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment.
- Directs Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations (ATLO) operations and activities
- Supports staffing, planning and headcount allocation to ensure adequate in-plant coverage for critical operations
- Supports ATLO schedule assessments and Al&T planning activities
- Facilitates factory inquiries and on-site visits
- Tracks special topics impacting Al&T progress and participate in relate forums and working groups to facilitate resolution
- Reviews procedures, witness floor operations, and provide independent verification to improve operational safety and efficiency
- Conducts requirements and Concept of Operations (CONOPs) reviews; providing feedback as necessary
- Provides Mandatory Inspection Point (MIP) coverage and report when available
- Informs customer of Al&T status via verbal, daily written and ad hoc reports
- Leverages contractor reports, floor walks, and interviews to maintain situational awareness
- Serves as primary communication channel for technical and operational updates
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
- 9-14 year experience in ATLO, Al&T or Systems engineering for space programs
- Proven leadership in Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) activities, including team management and stakeholder coordination
- Familiarity with Department of War (DoW)/Intelligence Community (IC) programs and Statement of Work (SOW) compliance
- Strong organizational and communication skills within high pressure environments
- Experience in reviewing installation/test procedures, monitoring execution, identifying risks, discrepancy resolution and on-site support
- INCOSE ESEP or CSEP
- Master degree and 8 years of experience
- Experience using systems engineering processes, methods, tools, and program roles to develop, implement, and deploy solutions for Satellite Systems.
- Experience as an intelligence analyst with demonstrated skills in communicating with analytical communities
- Thorough understanding of space systems design, integration and test requirements and test execution, including test equipment support.
- Experience in Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) construct and Earned Value processes
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
- Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph
- On-site work in a government or contractor facility
- Travel up to 25%
LV8D Solutions is an elite Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) company that delivers advanced systems engineering, integration, acquisition, mission operations, network communications, and cybersecurity support to our defense and intelligence customers. Founded in 2019, we apply our deep technical expertise, understanding, andmission-first mindset to design,acquire, and implement complex, high-impact solutions for our Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW) customers. We specialize in every aspect of our customers’ space and ground mission systems while offering exceptional work-life balance and an exemplarycompensationand total rewards package designed to recruit, train, andreate a talentandcommitted to national defense and career growth.
LV8D Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.
Period of Performance (PoP) Bonus Opportunities
Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance.
Retention Incentive Benefit Bounty
Receive a payout for unused annual company contributions designated for health insurance premiums and professional training.
Referral Bonus
Earn up to $5,000 for each successful employee referral.
Customer Recognition Letter of Appreciation (LoA) Bonus Opportunities
Bonus opportunities based on customer recognition received through Letters of Appreciation.
Milestone Rewards
Celebrate your career achievements with anniversary awards on your 1st, 5th, 10th, and 20th years of service.
Profit Sharing
Receive an annual contribution equal to 4% of your W-2 gross earnings into your 401(k), with immediate vesting.
401(k) Company Match
The company matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your monthly contribution, with immediate vesting.
The company invests in your professional growth through:
- Annual financial support for professional training and industry certifications.
- Enhanced financial support for employees actively pursuing a degree at an accredited institution.
Support for a healthy work-life balance includes:
- Flexible work hours
- Competitive paid time off (PTO)
- Company holidays
The company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.
Three comprehensive Medical/Rx insurance plan options to meet the unique and individualized benefit needs of our employees
- Comprehensive dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
- Comprehensive vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
- 100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 100% Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 100% Company-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
- Optional employee-paid Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance.
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