SDA Integration and Test Engineer
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United States
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6 days ago
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Mid Level
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SDA Integration and Test Engineer
Modern Technology Solutions Inc
Role Description Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Test Engineer to fill a SETA (Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Assistance) position with the Space Development Agency (SDA). The Test Engineer will serve as a trusted source of technical advice on the development, deployment, integration, and test of the PWSA’s Space Systems. Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to: - Serve as the Integration and Test (I&T) representative to the local Operations Centers (OC‑North and OC‑South), ensuring access requirements, coordination of team visits, and integration of test activities with local mission operations. - Coordinate all Functional On‑Orbit Testing (FOOT/OOT) activities, including planning and procedure alignment with vendors and other government test agencies. - Lead development and maintenance of test plans by working closely with Capability Test Teams (CTTs) and GDMS to ensure alignment with the T1 Test Point Matrix, integration of DT/OT measures, timely test plan completion, and updates driven by program changes. - Manage test readiness and execution processes, including test interval planning, readiness reviews, scheduling, and coordination of test team roles across CTTs, SMEs, and Mission Ops. - Serve as day‑of‑test Test Conductor/Test Lead, overseeing pre‑mission planning, real‑time test control, mission coordination, test pacing, safety decisions, and day‑of quick‑look reporting. - Oversee post‑test activities by ensuring data availability, leading analysis efforts, supporting test report development, and providing consolidated test progress updates to leadership. Qualifications - 5+ years of relevant test experience. - Test background (space systems and tactical data links preferred) to include test plan writing, test design, test conduct, reporting, and anomaly resolution. - 5+ years’ experience working DoD or Intelligence community test programs. - Experience in space systems integration and test. - Experience testing and integrating space systems from multiple vendors. - Strong leadership and communication skills. - Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Experience in development and testing satellite tactical data links. - Knowledge of system engineering, development, and manufacturing processes and requirements. - Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. - Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS). Requirements - 5+ years’ experience in the DoD or Intelligence Community. - Experience working with commercial and/or Government satellite systems. - Detailed knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: - Mission Planning - Optical communications links - Ka band communications payloads - Tactical data links including IBS and Link 16 - IR sensor processing algorithms and sensor hardware - Mesh networking Education Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, physics, or a closely related field from an accredited university (REQUIRED). - Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, physics, or a closely related field from an accredited university (DESIRED). Clearance Requirements - Active SECRET clearance with the ability to receive a TOP SECRET with sensitive compartmentalized information (SCI). - Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance as a condition of employment. - U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. Location/Travel Requirements - This position is eligible for up to 100% telework. - This position may require travel up to 15% of time within and outside the continental United States.
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