Test Engineer

SAIC • El Segundo, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Test Engineer to support the Horizon 2 Program and the United States Space Force’s Program Executive Office for Space Combat Power. The position is located in El Segundo, California. The role focuses on test planning, requirements, and testing for space and ground systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 9 years of relevant experience; alternatively, 4 additional years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with technical programs, systems engineering, and test policy or execution for large-scale space-based and ground-based space systems and/or new-start technical demonstration space and ground systems.
• Experience with test planning, requirements, processes, tools, and documentation development.
• Knowledge of Department of War Test & Evaluation standards, policies, regulations, and requirements.
• In-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Vetting program, if applicable.
• Willingness to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and to consent to a polygraph examination.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a technical or management discipline.
• Self-starter and independent contributor.
• ITEA Certified Test & Evaluation Professional and/or INCOSE Certified Systems Engineer Professional credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide Government program office oversight of Government and contractor test events.
• Identify and solve problems facing the acquisition organization related to test events and test organizations.
• Contribute to test organization reviews, test reports, and other documentation needed to complete test activities.
• Document program test strategy and plans, test scenarios, and test requirements.
• Work with development contractors to ensure developmental test objectives align with applicable standards, instructions, and policy.
• Work with Government developmental and operational test agencies and organizations to develop test methodologies consistent with the program manager’s expectations and other external stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Participate in test working groups that plan, track, and discuss test-related matters.

What This Job Offers

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