Test & Evaluation Engineer

ENSCO, Inc.; Colorado Springs, El Segundo (CO, CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ENSCO, Inc. is seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineer to work with Government mission leaders and program teams delivering elements of a critical space mission capability. The role builds trusted relationships and provides technical evidence to integrate diverse architectures and schedules, supporting Space Force SATCOM systems.

Position is on-site and requires DoD experience. You will develop TEMP, verification plans, and evaluation criteria, collect and analyze T&E data, and help implement DoD

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math, or related field required.
• 5+ years of test & evaluation experience with DoD/USAF processes, including 2+ years leading tests with scheduling responsibility.
• Experience with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication, and presentation skills.
• Active DoD SECRET security clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop T&E strategy and TEMP development, evaluation framework, requirements verification and test plans.
• Collect, review, analyze, and report T&E data.
• Support implementation of a common T&E database for the program.
• Support DoD compliant deficiency reporting and resolution system development.
• Assist T&E reviews, audits, IPTs, DRBs, MIPRBs, and TIMs.
• Travel to DoD and contractor test sites up to 25% per year.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Leadership of test teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math, or related technical field

Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math, or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.

ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.

ENSCO Inc. is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science, and advanced technology solutions supporting mission success, safety, and security for government and commercial customers worldwide.

We are seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineer to work directly with Government mission leaders and independently governed program teams delivering elements of a critical space mission capability. Each participating organization may hold a different architecture vision, acquisition path, technical baseline, funding profile, and delivery schedule. This role creates trusted relationships and shared technical evidence needed to bring those efforts together.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space System Command. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Developing T&E strategy, Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) Development Evaluation Framework, requirement verification and test plans, test objectives, test methodology, and evaluation criteria
• Collecting, reviewing, analyzing, and reporting T&E data
• Supporting implementation of common Test and Evaluation database for the program
• Supporting development of DoD compliant deficiency reporting and resolution system
• Supporting T&E reviews, audits, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Deficiency Review Boards (DRBs), Materiel Improvement Process Review Boards (MIPRBs), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs)
• Position requires travel to DoD and contractor test sites (up to 25% per year)

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math, or related technical field
• At least 5 years of test and evaluation experience with DoD/USAF test processes and documentation, including at least 2 years leading multifaceted tests and test project teams, with responsibility for overseeing scheduling.
• Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• AN ACTIVE DOD SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION FOR WHICH, YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

Qualifications Desired

• Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math, or related technical field
• 5+ years of test and evaluation experience on SATCOM systems
• 7+ years of systems engineering experience
• INCOSE CSEP or ESEP certification
• Active Top Secret security clearance

Work Location Type: On-Site

Required Certifications: None

Security Clearance Required: Active secret

Employment Type: Regular Full-time

Drug Screen Required: No

Salary Range

$1 - $1 USD

REAL ID Requirement

This position may require the ability to access to U.S. federal facilities. In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s enforcement of the REAL ID Act, as of May 7, 2025, individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification or an acceptable alternative to gain entry. For a list of acceptable forms of identification, please click here .

At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visit ensco.com/careers/benefits to learn more.

Export Control and Licensing

This position may involve access to technology or technical data that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations and the release of which to a non US person may require an export license from the U.S. Government.

ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers- veterans, disability

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As set forth in ENSCO, Inc.'s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

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