Space Systems Engineer

Qualis LLC•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Qualis LLC has an immediate opening for a highly qualified Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) Test Engineer supporting space-based missile warning and tracking weapon systems. This position will develop Measures of Effectiveness and Suitability primarily utilizing Design of Experiments to focus on key measures; test design, planning and execution, followed by data collection using a data management analysis plan, and final reporting for our nations most critical missile warning and missile tracking systems. This position is located at Buckley Space Force Base, CO.

Requirements

Must have minimum of 15 years’ experience in space systems, missile warning, satellite communications, global positioning system, space situational awareness, or overhead persistent infrared systems is desired.
Background in operational testing highly desired.
SPACE 200 and SPACE 300 training, highly desired
Position requires practical application of: Satellite operations, specifically how these operations may impact operational testing
Position requires practical application of: Various space systems, as operator will be utilized as subject matter expert
Must exemplify a dedication to achieving the mission of the customer as well as high standards of quality and excellence in performing the duties.
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment while being able to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines
Must have the ability to quickly understand the customers’ overall technical objectives and mission and provide effective solutions.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with customer interaction and presentation capabilities.
Must be able to work effectively alone, unsupervised, or within a group.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Active DoD Top Secret security clearance required. Must be SCI eligible.
Must be able to maintain level of clearance required for this position.

Responsibilities

Perform analysis of the system
Perform analysis of test capabilities
Identify test capability requirements
Identify test capability shortfalls
Develop methodologies and tools
Identify mission critical functions and equipment
Estimate potential impacts of threats upon functions and equipment
Design tests using Design of Experiments (DOE)
Identify potential mission impacts
Review, analyze and report to test director status of Systems Program Office (SPO), and developmental contractor’s systems documentation
Analyze subsystem’s technology readiness levels
Assist in translating user requirements into program/system requirements
Identify the System Program Office's (SPO) plans for Developmental Test (DT)
Identify deficiencies in DT plans and data requirements that must be addressed in OT
Identify OT data that can be collected during DT events (Integrated Testing)
Identify appropriate test tools and methods required to conduct OT
Participate in and represent OT interests during Integrated Testing
Participate in dedicated OT events
Analyze, characterize system performance and report results of OT and IT&E events