Verification & Validation Senior Test Engineer

Our client is seeking a Verification & Validation Senior Test Engineer to support The Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), which is a Narrowband Satellite Communications System that supports a worldwide, Multi-Service population of mobile and fixed-site terminal users. It surpasses the capability of the Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Follow-On (UFO) SATCOM system by providing reliable service to small, disadvantaged, and mobile terminals.

As the Lead System Integrator (LSI), NX is responsible for the overall systems integration in accordance with the CMPS requirements. As such, NX formed the Verification and Validation (V&V) team to oversee developmental and integration test efforts for the SLE satellites acquisition and Ground updates.

Responsibilities:

The Verification & Validation Senior Test Engineer falls organizationally under the Verification & Validation (V&V) functional team in the NX Chief Engineer (NXE) organization. The V& V team is responsible for ensuring the SLE satellites acquisition and ground updates meet design requirements and intended functionality through systematic verification and validation. The Senior Test Engineer serves as key contributor to test plans and test procedures development for the Space and Ground End-to-End (N2N) verification tests and On-orbit System Validation (OSV) test. In addition to test document development, this role involves managing/participating in the Space, Ground, and Test Bed working groups in respective to V & V. The Senior Test Engineer is required to coordinate technical discussions, collaborate with Space, Ground, and Test Bed vendors to analyze and resolve test issues/findings. This position requires a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a strong understanding of test methodology, event planning, and resource allocation.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Develop and implement test strategies, plans, and procedures based on system requirements.
• Evaluate verification testing to ensure the unit and/or system is built to specifications.
• Evaluate validation testing to confirm the unit and/or system meets user needs and intended use cases.
• Support the planning, execution, and documentation of MUOS ground and SLE space demonstrations/test events.
• Identify, track, and report defects/deficiencies, working with Government Program Office personnel and Prime Contractors/vendors to resolve issues.
• Maintain detailed test documentation, including test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Review Prime Contractor/vendor-submitted data items, provide comments, and recommend acceptance or rejection.
• Report status and outcomes of test activities to the Government V&V Lead, Chief Engineer, and program leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers or vendors, and system engineers.
• Provide input on risk assessments and recommend improvements based on test findings.
• Provide V&V inputs to assist with development and updates to the program Integrated Master Schedule and Government cost estimates.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Test & Evaluation of DoW communication systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in system engineering specifically involving satellite communication systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in system integration in the lab and operational environments.
• Strong understanding of satellite communications systems and technologies.
• Experience with MUOS or similar satellite constellations is preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications Desired:

• Experience in a leadership role within a complex engineering or technology organization.
• Knowledge of technical services in support of government acquisition.
• Experience with systems modeling and simulation tools (e.g. SYSML).
• Familiarity with IBM engineering requirements management Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS).

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Candidate must have an active SECRET clearance as a condition of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Location/Travel Requirements:

• Must live within commuting distance of San Diego or El Segundo, CA.
• May be required to travel up to 20% within the continental United States, and OCONUS.