Systems Test Engineer • Strategic SATCOM El Segundo, CA (Hybrid)
Job Description The Systems Test Engineer will lead a test team within the Strategic SATCOM program office supporting the next generation of strategic satellite communications capabilities. This role will test, analyze, evaluate, verify, and validate systems against established requirements while identifying issues requiring urgent mitigation early in development to support the delivery of advanced technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities - Lead test, verification, validation, and system integration activities for strategic satellite communications capabilities.
- Plan, execute, analyze, and report on developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) activities, including operational-test readiness and required test artifacts.
- Translate system requirements and interface specifications into test objectives, procedures, acceptance criteria, and verification evidence.
- Support Test Readiness Reviews, system-of-systems testing, space-to-ground integration testing, and deficiency management.
- Develop Test and Evaluation Master Plans, System Test Plans, and requirements verification plans and reports.
- Identify test deficiencies and areas requiring urgent mitigation early in system development.
- Collaborate with government clients, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), and associate contractor teammates to achieve program goals.
Basic Qualifications - 12+ years of experience in test, verification, and system integration for major defense acquisition programs involving complex space, ground, cryptographic, or hardware systems.
- Experience supporting government DT&E programs within a Lead Developmental Test Organization.
- Experience planning, executing, analyzing, and reporting DT&E activities, including operational-test readiness and required test artifacts.
- Experience translating requirements and interface specifications into test objectives, procedures, acceptance criteria, and verification evidence.
- Experience with Test Readiness Reviews, system-of-systems testing, space-to-ground integration testing, and deficiency management.
- Experience with DAFMAN 63-119, Mission-Oriented Test Readiness Certification.
- Experience developing Test and Evaluation Master Plans, System Test Plans, and requirements verification plans and reports.
- Ability to communicate effectively and establish collaborative relationships with government clients, FFRDCs, and associate contractor teammates.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently, demonstrating initiative to complete complex tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- TS/SCI clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience working with DoD space, SATCOM, or satellite ground systems.
- Experience with Agile tools, including Jira and Confluence.
- Experience performing interoperability testing, integrated test events, and operational acceptance activities.
- Experience with DOORS, MagicDraw, digital engineering models, or tools supporting requirements and verification traceability.
- Knowledge of verification and validation of software or database releases.
- Knowledge of DoD 5000-series acquisition guidance, MIL-STD-3022, DoDAF, and IEEE 15288 lifecycle standards.
- Master's degree.
- Test and evaluation professional certification, such as ITEA Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP).
- INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certification, such as ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP.
How You Will Be Rewarded The salary range for this role is
$170,000 - $200,000 annually. We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate's work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.
Location: El Segundo, CA
