Senior Multi-Discipline Test Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

The Defense Systems Group (DSG) provides analysis-based decision support to senior leaders on space architectures, policy and strategy, developmental planning, system of systems engineering, and threat reduction to help shape future space missions across the national security space enterprise. DSG is unique at Aerospace as it not only directly supports major customers, including United States Space Force, United States Space Command, Air Force Material Command, and senior leadership at the Pentagon, but also provides a broad range of services and support across the national space enterprise, maintaining vertical responsibilities with customers but also horizontal, matrixed responsibilities across the corporation.

This position is for a thought leader who will support planning and execution of Integrated Test and Performance Assessment for space systems.  The role involves working closely with the Space Training and Readiness Command to provide technical analysis and test planning and execution support to integrated test teams focused on fielding capabilities.  The role includes being a member of an integrated test team, providing requirements analysis and evaluation criteria for space combat systems including Command and Control, Electronic Warfare, Missile Warning, and Orbital Warfare systems. The role will provide insights related to opportunities to integrate contractor test plans, development test plans and operational test plans. 

Work Model

This is an 100% onsite position based in Colorado, Springs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide direct engineering expertise to STARCOM test squadrons in developing test designs and test plans, with follow on support to executing the plans and supporting post test analysis
• Providing direct support to test squadron(s) and developing guidance for a team of functional SMEs that will conduct sensitivity analysis to support test design.
• Providing experience-based support to developing, implementing and analyzing results from rigorous integrated development test and operational test
• Performing operational analysis of requirements and Concept of Operations to build Measures of Effectiveness, Suitability, Survivability, and Lethality Guiding a team of SMEs providing analytic support to defining critical test conditions based on analysis needs and M&S VV&A requirements.

What You Need to be Successful – Senior Project Engineering, Systems Test Engineering

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, mathematics, or engineering discipline
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible professional experience with live, virtual or constructive test
• Experience with acquisition of USAF or USSF RF Systems
• Experience with space operations or related military discipline
• Experience with DoD, USAF, and/or USSF Test and Evaluation policy, guidance, and best practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• This position requires a current SSBI and possess (or be immediately eligible for) a
  Top Secret SCI clearance and a SAP/SAR clearance, which is issued by the US government. US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Ability to work in the office, this position is not compatible with telecommuting
• Ability to travel domestically

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of the following

• Experience with Operations Research Analysis
• Experience with specific phases of system assessments to include: system requirements breakdown, test design/design of experiments, test planning, test execution, data collecting, data analysis, and test reporting.
• Knowledge of Missile Warning/Missile Defense architecture and performance
• Knowledge of Electronic Warfare related technology, development and/or operations
• Knowledge of Orbital Warfare Concepts of Operations
• Experience working large, complex issues and the ability to break down problems into meaningful steps to accomplish with a team
• Advanced degree in engineering, mathematics, science, computer science, or other technical discipline.
• Familiarity with Air Force/National Security Space enterprise architecture
• Current applicable SAP/SAR accesses

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. 

(Min – Max)

$151,300 – $226,900

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at ieo.mailbox@aero.org. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal, as well as the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.