Strategic SATCOM Systems Test Engineer (On-Site)

Aurex; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurex in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Systems Test Engineer for the Strategic SATCOM program. You will lead a test team, translate requirements into test objectives, plan DT&E, and coordinate with government clients and FFRDCs.

Requires 12+ years in defense test/verification, experience with DT&E, and a technical degree, plus active DoD TS/SCI clearance. On-site work at Los Angeles Area bases with potential for travel.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in test, verification, and system integration for major defense programs with space, ground, cryptographic, or hardware systems.
• Experience supporting government DT&E programs within a Lead Developmental Test Organization.
• Experience planning, executing, analyzing, and reporting DT&E activities, including operational-test readiness and required artifacts.
• Experience translating requirements into test objectives, procedures, acceptance criteria, and verification evidence.
• Experience with test readiness reviews, system-of-systems testing, space-to-ground integration testing, and deficiency management.
• Familiarity with DoD 5000-series acquisition guidance and MIL-STD-3022.
• Ability to communicate effectively with government clients, FFRDCs, and contractor teammates.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead test, verification, validation, and system integration activities for strategic SATCOM capabilities.
• Plan, execute, analyze, and report on DT&E activities and artifacts.
• Translate system requirements into test objectives, procedures, acceptance criteria, and verification evidence.
• Support Test Readiness Reviews and space-to-ground integration testing.
• Develop T&E Master Plans and System Test Plans and verification reports.
• Identify test deficiencies and urgent mitigation areas early in development.
• Collaborate with government clients, FFRDCs, and contractors to achieve program goals.

Skills

Test & Verification

System Integration

Space/DoD Programs

DT&E Planning

Communication & Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Math/Physics/CS

Tools

Jira

Confluence

DOORS

MagicDraw

Digital models tooling

Job description

Aurex in El Segundo, CA, is seeking a Systems Test Engineer for the Strategic SATCOM program. You will lead a test team, translate requirements into test objectives, plan DT&E, and coordinate with government clients and FFRDCs.

Requires 12+ years in defense test/verification, experience with DT&E, and a technical degree, plus active DoD TS/SCI clearance. On-site work at Los Angeles Area bases with potential for travel.