Systems Integration and Test Engineer
Core
Provide independent systems engineering and technical advisory support for the U.S. Government Space Force Protected Tactical SATCOM (PTS‑G) Program Office, focusing on system‑of‑systems integration, prime contractor Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) oversight, and government‑led systems integration and test activities.
Role type
Senior IC systems integration and test engineer (space defense)
Builds
Space defense systems (space vehicles, payloads, ground systems, terminals) for the U.S. Space Force
Domain
National security / Space defense / SATCOM
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
SATCOM requirements development, Assembly Integration and Test (AI&T), system testing, production activities, program office technical support, risk and issue identification, spacecraft and payload hardware assessment, SATCOM ground systems assessment, system‑of‑systems integration, technical readiness assessment, test execution evaluation, discrepancy analysis, technical recommendations, acquisition documentation review, configuration management
Preferred skills
Secret or higher security clearance, Master's degree in technical field, system‑of‑systems integration across space/ground/user segments, government test frameworks familiarity, Class I changes review, systems engineering or program management certifications (CSEP, ESEP, PMI/PMP)
Technologies
SATCOM systems, space vehicles, payloads, ground systems, terminals, enterprise interfaces
Responsibilities
Support US Government and Tactical SATCOM Program Office for Protected Tactical SATCOM acquisition and technical execution; Participate in regular technical and programmatic meetings with government stakeholders and prime contractors; Perform independent Space Vehicle Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) technical assessments of prime contractor activities; Identify and assess discrepancies between planned and actual technical performance regarding cost, schedule, quality, and risk; Evaluate contractor AI&T readiness, test execution, and problem resolution effectiveness; Identify technical issues, anomalies, and risks with downstream impacts to SoS integration; Provide detailed written and verbal assessments of technical progress and risk posture; Identify, elevate, and track technical and programmatic challenges; Develop and communicate actionable technical recommendations to support government program decisions; Examine system requirements driving cost, complexity, or schedule risk; Provide technical inputs to acquisition documentation including SOWs and CDRLs; Review proposed contractor changes to Class I documents and compliance artifacts; Support test planning, verification, and validation activities related to SoS integration
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
