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Program Test Systems Engineer

Voyager Space

Voyager Space

Software Engineering
El Segundo, CA, USA
Posted on Feb 11, 2025

Title: Program Test Systems Engineer

Segment: Voyager - Space Solutions

Location: El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type: Full Time - 100% Onsite

Relocation Eligible: No

Company Description: Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Position Description:

You will join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Air Force Military Satellite Communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. The Systems Engineer will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF. The System Engineer will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolve and identify risk, requirement gaps, developing briefings, writing and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop T&E strategy, Test and Evaluation Master Plan, requirement verification and test plans, test objectives, test methodology, and evaluation criteria
  • Collect, review, analyze, and report T&E data
  • Support implementation of common Test and Evaluation database for the program
  • Support T&E reviews, audits, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Deficiency Review Boards (DRBs), Materiel Improvement Process Review Boards (MIPRBs), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs)
  • Procure test equipment and develops test plans to test out candidate software/hardware changes and technology concepts to determine the feasibility of integration
  • Provide Government leads with accurate, objective, and impartial verification of the compliance status of systems, subsystems, and applications
  • Provide support to ensure effective capacity planning and reporting to enable the prioritization of testing tasks and focus testing resources on critical priorities
  • Implement Test tools and DevOps for testing analysis
  • Develop system-of-systems verification plans and trace verification plans to test events
  • Develop system integration plans for end-to-end system capability
  • Collect, analyze, and report on data collected during system-of-systems integration events
  • Ability to develop and improve procedures and processes and draft internal operating procedures

Requirements:

  • Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance
  • BS degree in one of the following technical disciplines: engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science
  • 7+ years demonstrated experience in multi‐faceted tests and test project teams, to include oversight of scheduling
  • 7+ years test and evaluation experience with DoD/USAF test processes and documentation
  • 10+ years’ experience in systems engineering
  • 3+ years’ experience in space systems, which may be the space, ground, or terminal segments
  • Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients
  • Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferences:

  • MS degree in one of the following technical disciplines: engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science
  • 3+ years’ experience with ground systems, such as terminals and networks
  • 3+ years’ experience with military space systems, MILSATCOM, commercial SATCOM, or network engineering
  • 3+ years’ experience in writing Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs) for space systems
  • Systems engineering certifications, such as CSEP, ESEP, OCSMP

Salary Range: $120,000-$140,000 in Colorado; $125,000-$155,000 in California

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

Please click “Apply” to submit your application.

Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.