Systems Test Engineer – GPS/GN&C

PGS Worldwide • Woodland Hills, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Systems Test Engineer in Woodland Hills, California, for a one-year onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace and defense company. The position supports integration, verification, and test activities for guidance, navigation, and control systems, with a focus on GPS integrity, test automation, simulation, and system troubleshooting.

The engineer will develop and execute test methods for components and integrated systems; support verification of algorithms, software, and simulation tools; troubleshoot issues during integration and sell-off; and assist with system build-out, integration, and verification. The role also includes GPS integrity verification and validation using automated test and simulation environments, system architecture characterization studies with systems engineering teams, analysis of test data, and communication of technical status, findings, and risks to Integration & Test leadership.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance. The stated pay is $112.21 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 12 or more years of relevant experience, master’s degree with 10 or more years, or PhD with 8 or more years.
• Working knowledge of DO-229D Appendix R.
• Knowledge of TSO/MSO-C145.
• Experience with test automation and simulation for GPS integrity verification and validation.
• Strong system-level troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing or implementing test methods for hardware, software, or integrated systems.
• Experience supporting system integration and test activities.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret clearance.
• Knowledge of the DO-178C development process.
• Experience with test equipment such as network analyzers, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, synthesizers, digitizers, or signal analyzers.
• Experience with Spirent or similar GPS simulation and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test methods for individual components and complete integrated systems.
• Support verification of algorithms, software, and simulation tools used for guidance, navigation, and control applications.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment and system issues during integration and sell-off activities.
• Perform system architecture characterization studies with systems engineering teams.
• Support GPS integrity verification and validation using automated test and simulation environments.
• Analyze test data and identify required changes to test methodology, equipment, procedures, or system implementation.
• Communicate technical status, findings, and risks to Integration & Test leadership.
• Support system build-out, integration, and verification activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior