Test and Evaluation Systems Engineer

SAIC • El Segundo, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Test and Evaluation Engineer for its Horizon 2 program in El Segundo, California. The role supports development of a new reconnaissance satellite system for the U.S. Space Force, part of a program developing more than 18 satellite vehicles over the next 5–10 years. The engineer will serve as a subject matter expert supporting the U.S. Space Force’s development and deployment of warfighter capabilities within the Program Executive Office’s Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio.

The position is responsible for developing, managing, and executing test strategies for space vehicles, ensuring compliance with government standards, program requirements, and operational acceptance criteria. It supports verification, validation, and integration across satellite, payload, and control segments. The engineer coordinates with stakeholders including program managers, contracting officers, systems engineers, and external and partner organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry.
• At least 9 years of applicable experience.
• Experience with test instrumentation and/or methods.
• Experience working in a test laboratory environment.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting electronic equipment.
• Experience conducting verification, testing, and/or data analysis.
• Must have an in-scope security background investigation (TS or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program, if applicable.
• Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a polygraph examination.

Responsibilities

• Develop spacecraft test plans, qualification test procedures, and evaluation documentation in accordance with DoD, NASA, and customer standards.
• Provide Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) support for programs such as SBIRS and Weather Enterprise, coordinating with prime contractors and government leads to align test requirements with standards.
• Witness and oversee contractor test and verification events, and support integration and execution of qualification, acceptance, and operational tests.
• Assess baseline changes for impacts on test activities, identify and resolve deficiencies per TO 00-35D-54, and support operational readiness certification.
• Recommend and secure necessary test equipment, instrumentation, and personnel; manage E-TEMP and test scheduling.
• Maintain accurate test logs, compile deficiency reports, deliver comprehensive test reports, and ensure archival of test artifacts.
• Work with cross-functional systems, subsystems, payload, and software teams to define and validate test requirements.
• Participate in the Integrated Test Team (ITT) and working groups.

What This Job Offers

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