Systems Test Engineer (Space & Missile Warning)

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor is seeking a senior Test & Evaluation professional to join our space sensing systems team in California. The role focuses on testing, verification, data analysis, and reporting to support certification readiness for complex space-ground software and hardware.

The candidate will develop TEMPs, STPs, RVPs, and RVRs, lead test activities, and work with government clients and contractors to ensure program goals are met. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a technology field.
• 10+ years of test & evaluation, verification, or system integration in major defense programs.

Responsibilities

• Test, analyze, evaluate, verify, and validate space systems; identify urgent mitigation up-front.
• Develop TEMPs, STPs, RVPs and RVRs for verification activities.
• Lead/coordinate DT&E activities per AFI 99-103 and AFMAN 63-119.
• Facilitate Integrated Test Teams, DRBs, MIPRBs and technical interchange meetings.

Skills

Test & Evaluation

System Integration

DT&E Planning

Data Analysis

Test Reporting

IR/ITAR Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a technology field

Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field

Tools

DOORS

MagicDraw

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below.

Within this role, you’ll test, analyze, evaluate, verify, and validate these systems, and identify areas requiring urgent mitigation up-front and early to develop this system with advanced technology solutions. Your functional expertise, communication and collaboration skills, and attention to detail will be vital as you contribute to the acquisition and development of space sensing capabilities. Join our team and create the future of Remote Sensing in the Space Force. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications:

• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a technology field
• 10+ years of experience in test and evaluation, verification, or system integration on Major Defense Acquisition Programs, including complex space or ground software and hardware systems
• 5+ years of experience supporting Government developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) programs as part of the Lead Development Test Organization (LDTO)
• Experience planning, executing, and reporting DT&E activities in support of certification of readiness to proceed to operational testing per AFI 99-103, including test procedures and artifacts IAW AFMAN 63-119
• Experience executing tests, performing data analysis and reduction, and generating comprehensive test reports with findings and recommendations
• Experience developing and executing Test & Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), System Test Plans (STPs), Requirement Verification Plans (RVPs) and Requirement Verification Reports (RVRs)
• Experience conducting system of systems tests for space-to-ground or cross-segment integration, and organizing and facilitating Integrated Test Teams (ITT), Deficiency Review Boards (DRB), Materiel Improvement Project Review Boards (MIPRB) and technical interchange meetings
• Ability to understand and decompose system requirements and interface specifications, allocate requirements to testable elements, define systems under test (SUT), develop test criteria, establish acceptance criteria and success metrics, and conduct Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
• Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients, FFRDCs, prime development contractors, and test organizations to achieve program goals, with knowledge of systems engineering standards including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with LDTO leadership roles including coordination with operational test agencies, weapon system certification (ITW/AA), organizing Joint Reliability and Maintainability Evaluation Team (JRMET) meetings, and generating Deficiency Reports (DR) per AFI 99-103
• Experience performing requirements decomposition and allocation from system-level to segment or subsystem-level test objectives, and developing test scenarios that exercise interface control documents (ICDs) and validate interface requirements
• Experience with test data analysis techniques, including statistical analysis, anomaly identification, and performance assessment against requirements
• Experience performing systems engineering, integration, and testing on Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) systems, missile warning systems, or space-based remote sensing systems, with direct experience on Next Gen OPIR, NGG, NGP, FORGE, RGS or related Space-Based IR Sensing programs such as SBIRS, SGEO, or SHEO
• Experience supporting interoperability test and evaluation programs (including JITC Interoperability Certification Evaluation Plans and Reports), planning and coordinating integrated and combined test activities for major capability deliveries, and portfolio or program verification, validation, certification, and operational acceptance
• Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering tools (DOORS, MagicDraw) to manage system definitions, technical baselines, and requirements verification on Government classified networks, with experience using Digital Engineering (DE) models to trace requirements to verification activities
• Experience conducting third-party Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) of software and database releases
• Knowledge of DoD 5000 series such as 5000.01, 5000.02, 5000.89, 5000.98, or 5000.100, MIL-STD-3022, and DoDAF architecture framework
• Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field
• CTEP or INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certifications such as ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP

Certifications & Clearance:

Certification Clearance: Secret

Work Arrangement:

The position will require at least 2-3x per week on site. Meetings/schedules may require more days on site.

Recruiter Tags:

#cjpost #LI-CJ1 #LI-hybrid

Pay Transparency:

Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

• The base pay for this position within California is: $125,000.00 - $167,000.00 - $183,700.00 annually.

Benefits:

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

EEO Policy:

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws.