Ground Software Integration & Test Engineer

QinetiQ US•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

Join us in our fast-paced support to the Space Development Agency (SDA). Recognized as the Department of Defense's constructive disruptor for space acquisition, SDA delivers space-based capabilities to the joint warfighter to support terrestrial missions through development, fielding, and operation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. SDA capitalizes on a unique business model that values speed and lowers costs by harnessing commercial development to achieve a proliferated architecture and enhance resilience. We are seeking a Ground Software Integration and Test Engineer to support SDA’s mission. The SDA Ground Software Integration and Test Engineer develops and executes ground system tests within the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) Ground Program (PGP). Integration and 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 as part of SDA’s test enterprise. Test Engineers coordinate logistics for test execution and perform day-of-test activities in support of satellite vehicle and ground system integration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM or relevant discipline
Technical and analytic understanding of satellite and ground system interaction
5 years’ experience in systems engineering
Experience in system test or planning and execution of other types of analytic activities
Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills
TS/SCI clearance required; #qinetiqclearedjob

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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 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.
Engage in test-related activities as systems and needs evolve.