Ground Segment Test Engineer

Chantilly, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Ground Segment Test Engineer for a position in Chantilly VA.

We are seeking a Ground Segment Test Engineer to support our customers mission. The Ground Segment Test Engineer develops and executes system tests within the test enterprise. Test Engineers collaborate with engineering and requirements subject matter experts to coordinate author review and revise test plans test procedures data management and analysis plans and test reporting. Test Engineers coordinate logistics for test execution and perform day-of-test activities in support of satellite vehicle and ground system integration.

Responsibilities include:

Develop and maintain test and evaluation plans and associated planning documentation.

Support development and management of system verification plans and activities.

Support other systems engineering processes and documentation.

Coordinate with engineering subject matter experts to author test content and deliverables which include test objectives test measures test procedures and data analysis.

Perform day-of-test roles that include guiding test activities.

Ensure test integration and alignment with ground and space segment vendors and stakeholders.

May serve as the Ground Capability Test Team (CTT) Lead within the test enterprise.

May support Tranche-specific test campaigns within the PWSA Ground Program (PGP)

Work with development team engineers to support integration of both software and hardware-in-the-loop development test and operational environments.

Evaluate software performance and assess its compatibility with new missions and CONOPS.

Participate in anomaly resolution activities.

Other test-related activities as systems and needs evolve.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in STEM or relevant discipline
Technical and analytic understanding ofsatellite and ground system interaction
5 years experience in systems engineering
Experience in system testing or planning and execution of other types of analytic activities
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills
TS/SCI clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

5 years experience in space or ground segment integration test and evaluation
Agile framework experience including use of Jira/Confluence
Experience with DoD and/or IC customers
Recent experience with space and/or ground systems

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