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The Systems Engineering Division (SED)offersexpertisein systems engineering to the U.S. government and various public and private agencies, universities, nonprofit organizations, consortia, and commercial companies involved in the advanced development and application of space systems. From systems CONOPs and architecture development to system design and analysis, mission assurance, cost and schedule assessment, and economic market analysis, SED leverages a vast array of engineering and business disciplines across a diverse and dynamic portfolio of space programs and national challenges spanning the total space system lifecycle.
TheSystems Integration and Test Office(SITO)createand review system functional, performance, and operationally relevant test programs for internal and external customerspace, ground, and user segment systems. Responsible for performing systems integrationand testtasks relatedto mission and system threads, interface definition, technology insertion, and useof system integration tools and techniques.
The selected candidate willbe requiredto work full-time, on-site at our facility in ChantillyVA.
WhatYou llBe Doing
Lead end-to-end systems integration and test activitiesacross space, ground, and user segments for satellite communication systems. Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, verification procedures, and validation approaches for mission-critical interfaces including space-to-ground, ground-to-user, and space-to-user architectures.
Manage requirements verification and traceabilityfrom mission concept through operational transition. Flow down system requirements, maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and ensure verification coverage using engineering models, simulations, testbeds, and special test equipment throughout the development lifecycle.
Coordinate multi-disciplinary integration effortsby developing System Integration Plans (SIPs), System Test and Integration Plans (STIPs), and supporting Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs). Collaborate with spacecraft systems, flight software, ground software, and operations teams to ensure seamless end-to-end integration and mission success.
Execute developmental and operational test campaignsincluding developmental testing (DT), operational testing (OT), and integrated test events. Analyze test results, identify anomalies, document findings, and provide technical recommendations to program leadership and government customers to support critical decision-making.
Support modern development and deployment practicesby implementing Agile and DevSecOps methodologies for space-to-ground system integration. Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development, automated testing frameworks, and cloud-based architecture integration in AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
Provide technical risk management and mission assurance supportby identifying integration risks, developing mitigation strategies, conducting trade studies, and performing technical analysis to ensure systems meet mission objectives, performance requirements, and security standards.
What You Need to be Successful
MinimumRequirements for Sr. MTS:
Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or relatedtechnicalfield.
5years ofexperienceinTest andEvaluation(T E),verification ofspace-to-ground or ground-to-user segmentinterfacerequirementsincludingsystems engineering,and/or operations of space systems, satellites,and/or groundsystemsinfrastructure within theU.S.government agencies and/or aerospace industry.
Direct experience with space systems (satellite development, ground station operations, mission operations, or space system integration).
Understanding of space and/or groundsystemarchitectureand satellite operationsincluding orbital mechanics, satellitesubsystems (e.g.,spacecraft bus,payload), groundsystem functions (command and control, telemetry and mission data processing, and space-to-ground(or ground-to-user)data links and protocols).
Experience with systems(and/or system of systems)integration planning,execution, and test.In addition, familiarity with System IntegrationPlans (SIP), Systems Engineering Plans (SEP), and System Test and Integration Plans (STIP).
Experience with the following: systems engineering tools (e.g.,Cameo), test management software, simulation environments (STK, Simulink), or scripting languages (Python, MATLAB).
Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a team environment withstrong communicationskills.
TS/SCI clearancerequired(active clearance preferred,orability toobtainone).
In addition to the above, theminimumrequirements for an Engineering Specialistinclude:
8 years ofexperiencein Test and Evaluation (T E), verification ofspace-to-ground or ground-to-user segment interface requirements including systems engineering, and/or operations of space systems, satellites, and/or ground systems infrastructure within the U.S.government agencies and/or aerospace industry.
Working knowledge ofDepartment of Defense Instruction (DoDI)Test andEvaluation processes and documentation, including familiarity with DoDI 5000 series acquisition policies, Developmental Tests(DT), Operational Tests(OT), integrated test strategies, Test and Evaluation Master Plans(TEMP), Systems Engineering Management Plans(SEMP)development and execution.
Experience with test planning, execution, and analysis using test management software, simulation environments, statistical tools, and technical reporting forU.S. government agencyevaluation and decision processes.
Ability to independently leadmultiplecross-functional technical teams,multiple concurrent tasks, and communicate technical information clearly and persuasively.
How You Can Stand Out
It would be Impressive if you have one or more of the following:
Advanced degrees (Master sor Ph.D.) in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field.
Mission testing and integration knowledge and experience for specific U.S. Space Force (USSF), Intelligence Community (IC), or commercial customers (e.g., system requirements, system (and/or system of systems) integration and testing, spacecraft subsystems, manufacturing, test, and/or spacecraft/ground operations).
Havedemonstratedability to take a system-level perspective and flow down salient aspects of system behavior into requirements and assess requirements verification evidence/counter evidence into system level effect analysis.
Knowledge of cloud/virtual architecture and agile testing methodologies for software integration and test.
Ability toleverageArtificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) technologies tooptimizetesting workflows and integration efficiency.
Ability to travel domestically10-20%of the time(potentially OCONUS) for test events, program reviews, and customer meetings, as needed.
Active TS/SCI clearance(or ability to obtain one).
We offer a competitive compensation package where you ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.
(Min - Max)
$100,300.00 - $175,900.00Pay Basis: AnnualLeadership Competencies
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