Systems Test Engineer — SATCOM & EW Specialist

Jobtailor; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secret Clearance

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced test and systems analysis professional to develop and direct comprehensive test plans for complex defense-focused environments. You will analyze results, define requirements with customers, and lead cross-functional teams in iterative testing and reporting.

The role requires a Secret clearance, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects across office, shipboard, field, and industrial environments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years relevant experience with Bachelor's in related field, or 13+ years with Master's in related field, or 10+ years with PhD/JD in related field.
• Secret clearance required.
• Strong technical writing background.
• Experience with Space Fundamentals, SATCOM, or EW in operational, research, or technical environments.
• Ability to define operational critical requirements with customers and design performance tests.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for systems tests.
• Analyze test results against specifications, requirements, and operational needs.
• Identify technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Develop test methodologies, scenarios, and data collection plans.
• Perform technical analysis of complete systems and prepare system-level evaluations.
• Assess COTS and GOTS equipment specifications for operational environments.
• Analyze, evaluate, and document test data and results.
• Produce test reports according to organizational standards.
• Present results to senior leaders to support operational mission decisions.
• Attend meetings and conduct interviews for market studies.
• Lead a team or serve as a data collector for another team as needed.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Support analysts in consolidating test results.

Skills

Test Plan Development

Technical Writing

Space Fundamentals

SATCOM

Electronic Warfare

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD or JD in related field

High School Diploma with 19 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jobtailor seeks an experienced test and systems analysis professional to develop and direct comprehensive test plans for complex defense-focused environments. You will analyze results, define requirements with customers, and lead cross-functional teams in iterative testing and reporting.

The role requires a Secret clearance, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects across office, shipboard, field, and industrial environments.