Exercise Execution Systems Engineer

LV8D Solutions•Chantilly, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

LV8D Solutions is seeking an Exercise Execution Systems Engineer to lead the development of exercise concepts, test objectives, execution plans, and performance assessments while collaborating across the Department of War (DoW), Intelligence Community (IC), and international partner organizations. This individual must possess strong systems engineering expertise, operational planning experience, and the ability to identify innovative testing approaches that improve schedule efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate capability validation. The role is responsible for designing, planning, coordinating, and executing operational test campaigns and exercises to assess, validate, and demonstrate on-orbit system capabilities in support of mission objectives. Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Operations Research, or a related technical discipline.
9+ years of experience supporting systems engineering, operational testing, military exercises, mission operations, or space system development programs.
Demonstrated experience planning and executing operational tests, exercises, demonstrations, or capability assessments.
Experience developing test objectives, operational scenarios, performance metrics, and validation methodologies.
Knowledge of systems engineering principles, test and evaluation processes, and mission assurance practices.
Experience collaborating with DoW organizations, Intelligence Community agencies, and multi-organizational mission partners.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop creative solutions to complex operational challenges.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate activities across geographically dispersed organizations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience briefing senior government and military leadership.
U.S. Citizenship
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting National Security Space, ISR, GEOINT, SATCOM, or other space-based mission programs.
Familiarity with Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) processes and military exercise planning frameworks.
Experience with modeling and simulation tools used for mission planning, system performance assessment, and capability validation.
Experience working with coalition, allied, and international mission partners.
Experience evaluating operational resilience, contested environment performance, or mission assurance objectives.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute operational test campaigns and exercises to evaluate and validate on-orbit capabilities, mission performance, and system effectiveness.
Lead exercise planning activities, including development of objectives, scenarios, success criteria, execution timelines, risk assessments, and post-exercise evaluations.
Coordinate with DoD organizations, Intelligence Community agencies, Combatant Commands, and international mission partners to identify and develop exercise participation opportunities.
Facilitate integration of operational, engineering, intelligence, and mission requirements into comprehensive exercise and test plans.
Develop methods to assess system performance, operational utility, mission effectiveness, and resilience in realistic operational environments.
Identify and implement innovative testing methodologies, modeling and simulation approaches, digital engineering capabilities, and alternative validation techniques that reduce cost and schedule impacts while maintaining mission confidence.
Coordinate exercise logistics, resources, personnel, communications, and operational support requirements across multiple organizations and geographic locations.
Analyze exercise results and operational data to identify system strengths, limitations, risks, and opportunities for capability improvements.
Develop technical reports, after-action assessments, lessons learned, and executive-level briefings to communicate exercise outcomes and recommendations.
Support verification, validation, and accreditation activities associated with mission systems and operational capabilities.
Provide technical leadership and systems engineering expertise throughout the exercise lifecycle, from concept development through execution and assessment.
Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations to support planning conferences, operational coordination, test events, and exercise execution activities.

Benefits

Period of Performance (PoP) Bonus Opportunities
Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance.
Retention Incentive Benefit Bounty
Receive a payout for unused annual company contributions designated for health insurance premiums and professional training.
Referral Bonus
Earn up to $5,000 for each successful employee referral.
Customer Recognition Letter of Appreciation (LoA) Bonus Opportunities
Bonus opportunities based on customer recognition received through Letters of Appreciation.
Milestone Rewards
Celebrate your career achievements with anniversary awards on your 1st, 5th, 10th, and 20th years of service.
Profit Sharing
Receive an annual contribution equal to 4% of your W-2 gross earnings into your 401(k), with immediate vesting.
401(k) Company Match
The company matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your monthly contribution, with immediate vesting.
Annual financial support for professional training and industry certifications.
Enhanced financial support for employees actively pursuing a degree at an accredited institution.
Flexible work hours
Competitive paid time off (PTO)
Company holidays
Medical Coverage
Three comprehensive Medical/Rx insurance plan options to meet the unique and individualized benefit needs of our employees
Dental & Vision
Comprehensive dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
Comprehensive vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
Income Protection
100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
100% Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
100% Company-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
Optional employee-paid Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance.