Test & Evaluation Engineer

Acuity Innovations LLC

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related technical field
  • Proven experience managing relationships with military or DoD civilian clients
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Over 6 years of experience in complex tests and project management
  • 6+ years in test and evaluation specifically within DoD/USAF frameworks
  • US Citizenship and eligibility for a DoD SECRET Security Clearance are mandatory

Responsibilities

  • Join a systems engineering team to define next-gen space communication systems
  • Collaborate with team members, contractors, and government personnel
  • Lead and support working groups focused on technical discussions
  • Identify and manage risks and requirement gaps
  • Develop presentations and track action items effectively
  • Document meeting discussions through detailed minutes
  • Facilitate integration of technical engineering efforts across disciplines

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaboration in a multidisciplinary team environment
  • Engagement in critical projects supporting national security
  • Exposure to advanced technologies in satellite communications
  • Travel opportunities to various DoD and contractor test sites
Full Job Description
You will join a systems engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force (USSF) satellite communications for the USSF Space Systems Center (SSC). You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF. You will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolve and identify risk, requirement gaps, developing briefings, writing, and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes.

We support the Space Force's satellite communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation's warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will succeed in a highly collaborative work environment.

Required Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or equivalent technical discipline
  • Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships
  • Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
  • Capable in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • 6+ years demonstrated experience in multi-faceted tests and test project teams, to include oversight of scheduling
  • 6+ years test and evaluation experience with DoD/USAF test processes and documentation
  • Position requires travel to DoD and contractor test sites (up to 25% per year)
  • US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD SECRET Security Clearance are required for the position


Preferred Skills and Experience
  • 6+ years' experience in systems engineering
  • 6+ years' experience in DoD and commercial SATCOM and network engineering
  • 6+ years' experience with military space systems and protected MILSATCOM systems
  • 6+ years' experience with ground systems, such as terminals and networks
  • Familiar with AFMAN 63-119 and AFI 99-103
  • Experience with government test and evaluation
  • Experience with PEO Certification process
  • Active Secret clearance or higher

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