Test and Integration Engineering Lead

The Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) program is an exciting and cutting-edge initiative led by the U.S. Space Force offering a unique opportunity to work on the forefront of space operations and technology. HADES focuses on the development integration and sustainment of prototype and operational satellite ground systems satellite operations centers (SOCs) and critical support services. This program plays a vital role in supporting the Research and Development Space and Missile Operations (RDSMO) Ground System Enterprise (GSE) and is headquartered at the Research Development Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Support Complex (RSC) at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque New Mexico.

As the Lead Test & Integration Engineer youll lead and oversee integration and testing activities across large complex enterprise system-of-systems environments supporting the customers mission. You will lead the planning implementation testing documentation and maintenance of integration solutions across cloud on-premise and hybrid infrastructures. This role operates with substantial latitude for independent judgment and provides technical direction mentorship and innovative solutions that help shape the programs long-term integration strategy.

This is more than just a jobits a chance to be part of a team that is shaping the future of space operations. If youre ready to take on challenging meaningful work in a secure and scalable environment we want to hear from you. Join us in pushing the boundaries of whats possible in space technology and operations!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee integration and testing of large complex enterprise system-of-systems and service-oriented architecture environments.
• Lead planning implementation testing documentation and maintenance of integration solutions across cloud on-premise and hybrid infrastructures.
• Set technical direction for integration efforts across the program and ensure the integrity of integrated systems and solutions.
• Apply leading-edge principles and concepts to resolve unusually complex and ambiguous integration challenges.
• Leverage Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering processes tools and methodologies to support integration activities.
• Provide technical leadership throughout integration and testing activities exercising substantial latitude and independent judgment in developing solutions.
• Identify integration issues dependencies and technical challenges and drive solutions across complex system environments.
• Mentor and supervise Senior Mid-Level and Junior integrators and engineers in technical and professional competencies.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation supporting integration and testing activities.
• Present communicate and defend technical solutions and integration approaches to customers and senior stakeholders.
• Provide innovative technical solutions that support the long-term technical direction of the program.

This position is contingent upon award of contract

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D. However four (4) years experience may be substituted in lieuof degree.
• This position requires the candidate to possess a minimum of Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance.
• Expert-level experience leading and overseeing integration of large complex enterprise system-of-systems or service-oriented architecture environments.
• Extensive experience planning implementing testing documenting and maintaining solutions across cloud on-premise and hybrid infrastructures.
• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) digital engineering processes tools and methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to apply leading-edge principles and concepts to unusually complex and ambiguous integration problems.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and supervising integrators and engineers across varying levels of experience.
• Excellent critical thinking technical writing and oral communication skills including the ability to present and defend technical solutions to customers and senior stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting satellite ground systems Satellite Operations Centers (SOCs) or space mission operations.
• Experience supporting U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) or similar DoD space programs.
• Experience performing integration and test activities within RDT&E or other rapid development/prototyping environments.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) digital engineering modeling and simulation or related engineering methodologies.
• Experience integrating capabilities across cloud on-premise and hybrid environments including DevSecOps-based development environments.
• Experience supporting verification and validation (V&V) interface management configuration management and formal technical reviews.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity-driven integration requirements including RMF ATO and secure DoD environments.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.