Test Program Manager

Space Force Analytics LLC; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 10% company matching

Medical Premiums 100% covered

Paid parental leave

Student loan repayment assistance

Signing bonus

Annual bonus and pay raise

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm is seeking a Systems Engineer with over 6 years of experience in supporting national security space missions. The role involves leading system-level test activities to ensure performance and operational readiness for the U.S. Nuclear Detonation Detection System. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a STEM field and experience in systems engineering and test program leadership. This position offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits, including a salary range of $150K to $250K.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience supporting large-scale national security space missions.
• 5+ years leading system-level test programs for DoD space systems.
• Experience coordinating teams across engineering and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, integration, and execution of system-level tests.
• Ensure system meets performance and operational readiness requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including cybersecurity.

Skills

Systems engineering

Integration and test

Test program leadership

Cross-functional team coordination

Verification and validation

Communication with senior leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Job description

Do you have a Space Systems Engineering background? Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your technical skills to our nation’s Space Systems? If this sounds like you, come join Space Force Analytics (SFA) and a team of scientists, engineers, and space system acquisition experts that are developing the next generation of remote sensing satellite and ground systems.

You will work with SFA colleagues, other support contractors, and U.S. Space Force personnel to acquire and develop Missile Warning/Defense, Weather, and Nuclear Detection Systems. Your expertise and innovative thinking will be critical to the success of the programs that you support. Hybrid work from home and Los Angeles Air Force Base, with occasional travel to various contractor sites and U.S. Government installations.

In this role, you will lead the planning, integration and execution of system-level test and verification activities to ensure that the U.S. Nuclear Detonation Detection System ground segment meets performance, reliability, cybersecurity, and operational readiness requirements prior to operational acceptance and sustainment.

You Have

• 6+ years of experience supporting large-scale national security space missions in systems engineering, integration, or test
• 5+ years of experience leading or supporting system-level test programs for DoD space or ground software systems
• Experience developing and executing integrated test strategies across developmental test (DT), integration test, system test, and operational test (OT)
• Experience with verification and validation (V&V), requirements traceability, test readiness reviews, and operational readiness reviews
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and sustainment
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs and milestone reviews
• Knowledge of systems engineering life-cycle processes, including requirements development, integration, verification, validation, and configuration management
• Ability to communicate clearly and provide senior leadership with objective readiness assessments and risk insights
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Nice if You Have

• Experience leading agile software programs or test campaigns for agile software programs
• Experience supporting ground segment integration tests
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Experience with test automation, modeling and simulation, or digital engineering environments
• Master’s degree in a STEM-related field

SFA offers a variety of ways for you to develop your career including tuition reimbursement, professional development, mentoring, employee engagement groups, and networking opportunities.

Salary and Benefits

• $150K to $250K, depending on qualifications and experience
• 401(k) with 10% company matching
• Medical Premiums 100% covered
• Life Insurance
• PTO includes holidays, sick days, and vacation
• Flexible hybrid work from home and Los Angeles Air Force Base
• Paid parental leave
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Signing bonus
• Annual bonus and pay raise
• Additional benefits for U.S. military veterans