Hybrid Senior Systems Test and Evaluation Engineer

at The Aerospace Corporation

• Job title: Senior Systems Test and Evaluation Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $151,300 - $226,900 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: TypeScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, El Segundo, United States

About the role

• Senior Systems Test and Evaluation Engineer supporting the integration of test and evaluation for orbital warfare systems. Working closely with government and contractor teams on space acquisition programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems engineering expertise to support integrated test and evaluation for orbital warfare systems to include multi-system test strategy development, test plan review, test execution oversight, and test data analysis
• Work closely with STARCOM test and evaluation squadrons and participate as a member of the Orbital Warfare Integrated Test Force
• Support space acquisition program offices through DT&E
• Support integration of space systems to deliver combat-credible warfighting capabilities
• Facilitate communication and collaborate between Government, SETA, and contractor teams across multiple program offices and test organizations
• Routinely present assessments of test artifacts to the Government Test Lead
• Identify risk areas and mitigation efforts to meet mission objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science degree in a relevant technical subject area
• 12 or more years of experience in relevant engineering/technical/operational aspects of National Security Space systems
• Experience in space system test and/or integration
• Demonstrated ability to work in a Program Office environment with a mix of government, FFRDC, and SETA personnel
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Willing to travel domestically approximately 10% (if based in El Segundo, more travel may be required to support activities in the Colorado Springs area)
• Current TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain additional clearances, which are issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain security clearance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect