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2510322 Location:
EL SEGUNDO, CA, US Date Posted:
2025-10-02 Category:
Engineering and Sciences Subcategory:
Test Engineer Schedule:
Full-time Shift:
Day Job Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time Minimum Clearance Required:
Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None Potential for Remote Work:
No Description SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Program Test Systems Engineer to join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Air Force Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM). You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. This opportunity is in El Segundo Ca. In this role, you will develop, plan, and execute test strategies to validate system requirements and ensure successful integration of space and ground segments. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians, and members of the U.S. Space Force (USSF). 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 develop 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 Conduct technical review boards and root cause analysis in government settings 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 Qualifications
Active DoD Secret clearance required
BS degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, or computer science with minimum 9 years of experience in systems engineering 10+ years demonstrated experience in multi-faceted tests and test project teams, including oversight of scheduling 7+ years test and evaluation experience with DoD/USAF test processes and documentation 3+ years' experience in space systems (space, ground, or terminal segments) Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication, and presentation skills Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Desired
MS degree in engineering, physics, or computer science 3+ years' experience with ground systems (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 Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see . Seniority level
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Principal Test Engineer
role at
Jobs via Dice Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, SAIC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Job ID:
2510322 Location:
EL SEGUNDO, CA, US Date Posted:
2025-10-02 Category:
Engineering and Sciences Subcategory:
Test Engineer Schedule:
Full-time Shift:
Day Job Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time Minimum Clearance Required:
Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None Potential for Remote Work:
No Description SAIC is seeking a highly motivated Program Test Systems Engineer to join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Air Force Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM). You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. This opportunity is in El Segundo Ca. In this role, you will develop, plan, and execute test strategies to validate system requirements and ensure successful integration of space and ground segments. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians, and members of the U.S. Space Force (USSF). 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 develop 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 Conduct technical review boards and root cause analysis in government settings 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 Qualifications
Active DoD Secret clearance required
BS degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, or computer science with minimum 9 years of experience in systems engineering 10+ years demonstrated experience in multi-faceted tests and test project teams, including oversight of scheduling 7+ years test and evaluation experience with DoD/USAF test processes and documentation 3+ years' experience in space systems (space, ground, or terminal segments) Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication, and presentation skills Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Desired
MS degree in engineering, physics, or computer science 3+ years' experience with ground systems (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 Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see . Seniority level
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