CareerPlan

Senior Systems Engineer, Field Test Support

USAFull-time$87k–$165k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Plan, execute, and analyze field tests for missile defense technologies, integrating hardware and software in simulated and real-world environments.

Role type

Senior Systems Engineer (Field Test Support)

Builds

Integration and verification events for missile defense systems

Domain

Aerospace and Defense

Required skills

Systems software, hardware, requirements, integration, testing, technical documentation, test planning, troubleshooting, simulation tools, data analysis, stakeholder communication

Preferred skills

Integration labs experience, test facilities experience, field verification experience, requirements management (DOORS), configuration control, mission planning, programming (MATLAB, Python, JavaScript, C/C++)

Technologies

Hardware, JavaScript, MATLAB, Python, Security Flow

Responsibilities

Support field test activities including planning events, evaluating test requirements and methods, carrying out tests, and preparing CDRL reports. Develop test strategies by assessing software implementations, hardware needs, and range availability. Create and implement test plans and procedures, and conduct integration and verification. Troubleshoot and analyze hardware, software, and system issues. Use simulation tools to model and analyze system performance. Coordinate with U.S. government customers and supporting organizations to prepare for and conduct test events.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC