Space Systems Test Engineer

Qualis LLC•Aurora, CO

13h•$150,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Qualis LLC is seeking a highly qualified Space Systems Test Engineer with demonstrated qualifications and proven experience in Space Systems to include OPIR, MILSATCOM, Global Positioning System, and Joint Space Operations Center Mission Systems. These positions will assist with test design, planning, execution data analysis/system characterization and associated reporting for operational test and evaluation. This position will also serve as the project manager and site team lead for Qualis. This position will be filled at Buckley Space Force Base, CO.

Requirements

Must have minimum of 10 years experience in space systems, missile warning, satellite communications, global positioning system, space situational awareness, or overhead persistent infrared systems is desired.
Position requires practical application of: Satellite operations, specifically how these operations may impact operational testing
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.
Must have an active Top Secret security clearance and have SCI eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Background in operational testing highly desired.
SPACE 200 and SPACE 300 training, highly desired

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
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely and effect project execution
Resource management, monitoring team performance, and timelines
Provides detailed reports to senior leadership on project status, schedules, risks, and milestones