On-Orbit Test and Ops Technical Lead
Core
Lead technical advisor for on-orbit test and operations of space vehicles, bridging acquisition, test, and operations communities to shepherd systems through launch, LEOPs, and operational acceptance.
Role type
Senior IC systems test engineering lead (space domain) (via careerplan.io/jobs/R016800-on-orbit-test-and-ops-technical-lead-at-aero)
Builds
Test strategies, documentation (TEMPs, GTOs, STOs), operational concepts (CONOPs, CONEMPs, TTPs), and transition plans for space systems
Domain
National security space (NSS) enterprise, defense, satellite systems
Required skills
Systems engineering, test and evaluation (T&E), operational transition, test documentation authoring, stakeholder management across government and contractors, anomaly resolution, tabletop exercise design
Preferred skills
Military systems test experience, Space Force organizational knowledge, Agile Mission Assurance, wargaming, formal T&E training
Technologies
Modeling & simulation, space, ground, software, cyber segments
Responsibilities
Advise on test requirements and fielding decisions, support DT/OT across multiple venues, develop test and operational products, facilitate tabletop exercises, assess system trades, lead team execution of test responsibilities, support anomaly resolution during operations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory duties
