Space Test Engineer

About the role

SSI is seeking a Space Test Engineer to support the development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. This candidate will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to our Customer, focusing on delivering operationally dominant space capabilities at the speed of warfighting relevance in response to Commander, U.S. Space Command requirements. The role requires technical expertise in developing, designing, building, and integrating space hardware and software, and the ability to lead and solve problems in a high-profile, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supports design, interpretation, and analysis of technical solutions to complex discipline-specific testing
• Plans and performs test research, development, and other assignments in conformance with design, engineering, and customer specifications
• Evaluates system architecture and component testing to eliminate unnecessary redundancy and align capabilities across multiple programs and/or agencies
• Provides technical expertise for performance analysis, test plan design, and test scenarios for functional testing, security testing, and vulnerability analysis of ground and space operations tools and capabilities
• Responsible for the technical/engineering planning and execution of major and minor testing necessary on project(s)
• Leads authoring, evaluation, and/or execution of program test and evaluation master plan as well as system acceptance planning; interfaces with multiple mission partners, overseeing test and system engineering working groups
• Coordinates with multiple partners/agencies to ensure test communities support delivery milestones
• Works on high-visibility or mission-critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently
• Oversees the efforts of less senior staff and/or is responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job
• Translates complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action

Required Qualifications

• Minimum ten (7) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience
• An applicable engineering degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or possess a Professional Engineering license
• MA/MS/ME degree
• Proven experience and/or qualifications in testing satellite systems
• Understanding of operational environment and corresponding mission user needs
• Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing
• Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management
• Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS)
• Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation
• Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination
• Full-time, on site in vicinity of Kirtland NM, and will require travel up to 30% of time within the continental United States

Desired Qualifications

• Five (5) years of relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience with SAP and/or SCI
• System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office
• Experience with rapid prototyping
• Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities
• Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining ground mission planning architecture and software
• Experience with ACAT I/II level acquisition programs
• Experience using multivariable optimization in mission planning software systems
• Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systems
• Fluency with IC organizations