Verification and Validation Test Engineers

Job Description

Description

• Collaborating with Space Systems Command (SSC) stakeholders to develop and acquire approval of test and evaluation plans
• Interacting with the prime contractor and government leads to ensure that all system test requirements are consistent and valid
• Developing, documenting, executing, integrating and evolving systems engineering processes as required to enable effective systems engineering Test and Evaluation efforts
• Assessing proposed baseline changes for impacts to planned test activities.
• Supporting the customer with test tracking to ensure the activities are executed to plan and supporting test strategy planning, integration and execution
• Making resource recommendations and developing strategies to ensure required test equipment, instrumentation and personnel are available to plan and execute test programs
• Developing TEMP (Test and Evaluation Master Plan) documentation that describes test strategies and approaches and participating in the Integrated Test Team (ITT) and associated working groups conducting test planning for satellite, hosted payload, and control segments to achieve successful certification and Operational Acceptance.
• Reviewing prime contractor and Operational Test Agency test plans, procedures, and reports that support overall Operational Acceptance and requirement verification efforts
• Supporting Deficiency Reporting identification and resolution reporting in accordance with TO 00-35D-54
• Supporting certification of readiness to enter operational test and AFMAN 63-119 template process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, mathematics, physics or equivalent technical discipline with 5+ years of systems integration and systems engineering related or equivalent experience or Master’s degree in an engineering, mathematics, physics or equivalent technical discipline with 3+ years of systems integration and systems engineering related or equivalent experience
• Active Secret Clearance
• Strong understanding of fundamental test and evaluation processes
• Demonstrated experience working with Space Force/DoD customers in an acquisition environment, with Space systems (especially at SSC), OPIR systems, and ground and space system acquisition
• Experience leading systems engineering activities in the development, transition to operations, operations and sustainment of complex satellite systems
• Experience writing and delivering technical documents and briefings

• Master’s Degree
• Active TS or TS/SCI Clearance
• OPIR-specific experience
• Thorough understanding of space systems design, integration and test requirements and test execution, including test equipment support

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are approximately 26,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.