Test & Evaluation Engineer 3

CTS International; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS International seeks engineers to provide essential coverage for spacecraft bus integration, subsystem verification, and issue resolution. The role supports program execution, reduces schedule risk, and maintains technical quality across affected efforts.

candidates must obtain a US Secret Clearance, be a US citizen, and be prepared for 24/7 on-call support with 100% onsite work in California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred for advanced responsibilities.
• Experience with test instrumentation and lab testing is essential.
• Strong fundamentals in systems engineering and analysis are needed.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret Clearance are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support satellite bus architecture, integration, and verification activities.
• Provide electrical subsystem engineering support, including analysis and issue resolution.
• Assist with interface definition and compatibility assessments between subsystems.
• Support system-level troubleshooting, anomaly resolution, and test readiness.
• Ensure compliance with program requirements and customer expectations.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Test instrumentation

Laboratory testing

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

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Position

Overview

Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. US Citizenship Required.

Staffing need aligns across those efforts by providing essential engineering coverage for spacecraft bus integration, subsystem verification, and issue resolution. These capabilities support program execution, reduce schedule risk, and help maintain technical quality across all affected efforts.

Ability to work off-shifts / non-standard schedules to support 24/7 operations is also required

100% onsite.

Critical Statement of Work:

• Supporting satellite bus architecture, integration, and verification activities
• Providing electrical subsystem engineering support, including performance analysis and issue resolution
• Assisting with interface definition and compatibility assessments between various subsystems
• Supporting system-level troubleshooting, anomaly resolution, and test readiness
• Ensuring compliance with program requirements, mission performance objectives, and customer expectations

Major program milestone items:

• Test phase completions
• Key capability expertise
• Satellite bus systems engineering and integration
• Spacecraft electrical and mechanical interface knowledge
• Non-bus subsystem design, analysis, and test support
• Systems verification, validation, and troubleshooting

6+ months — possible extension and possible FTE opportunity.

Requirements

What you'll need

Required Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
• This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
• Experience with test instrumentation and/or methods
• Experience working in a test laboratory environment
• Experience testing and troubleshooting electronic equipment
• Experience conducting verification, test, and/or data analysis

Preferred Skills:

• 3 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with Space systems (i.e. satellites)
• Experience operating and calibrating bench/lab test equipment as well as measurement and power devices
• Experience with electrical systems and/or RF subsystems
• Strong communication, collaboration, and coordination skills
• Strong desire and ability to naturally follow, promote, and uphold company values & behaviors
• Excellent process and technical drive to sustain the effectiveness of lean test operations

Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification.