Junior Sustainment Test and Evaluation Engineer
About The Position
nLogic is seeking a Junior Sustainment Test and Evaluation Engineer to support a MILSATCOM Program Management Office (PMO) within the US Space Force’s (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC) at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO. This role involves conducting test and evaluation activities and terminal operations for a diverse portfolio of strategic and tactical Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) and Nuclear, Command, Control & Communications (NC3) space systems and infrastructure. The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Air Force (USAF) and US Space Force (USSF), supporting the acquisition of state-of-the-art MILSATCOM and NC3. The ideal candidate will be a technical individual who thrives in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space-based telecommunications systems, both space and ground capabilities, in support of the Joint and Allied warfighter.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain an Active DoW Secret Security Clearance
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or equivalent technical discipline from an accredited university
- Must be a motivated, self‐starter capable of autonomous on‐the‐job learning/improvement
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent written, verbal communications and presentation skills
- Ability to learn/understand DoW/USAF test processes and documentation
- Ability to work with military or DoW civilian clients and manage positive professional relationships
- Ability to understand MILSATCOM equipment and troubleshooting
- U.S. Citizenship required
Nice To Haves
- Active DoW Secret clearance or Active TS/SCI clearance
- International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Certification (i.e. ASEP, CSEP, ESEP)
- Knowledge of DoW mission systems in Operations & Sustainment
- Specific experience operating or maintaining the following: MPSS, FAB‐T, AFCPT, TDSPP, MMS, Global-ASNT, GBS Receive Suites, cryptographic equipment (e.g., KIV‐7M, ANDVT, KGV‐11, KG‐250), or related infrastructure and/or support equipment
Responsibilities
- Design, plan, coordinate, execute testing, and provide terminal operations support on the Family of Beyond Line-Of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T), Mission Planning Subsystem (MPSS), Air Force Command Post Terminal (AFCPT), Time Distribution Subsystem Pre Processor (TDSPP), MILSATCOM Messaging System (MMS), Global Broadcast Service (GBS), and various other systems, subsystems to include integration, communication circuit troubleshooting, and system-level anomaly resolution
- Identify and isolate software or hardware defects to evaluate/assess system modifications for shortfalls or interoperability issues and provide technical assessments to the client with regards to the modifications
- Author and deliver technical documentation including test plans, test procedures, system configuration diagrams, engineering studies, technical white papers, and test reports
- Collaborate with program System Engineering (SE) teams to effectively manage system technical baselines
- Coordinate with Industry prime contractors and system developers to address system issues and improve product quality
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- professional development support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
