Space Vehicle Test Engineer

Mission Context

LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities.

The role of Space Vehicle Test Engineer is a Satellite Systems Engineer with deep Space Vehicle Assembly Integration and Test (SV Al&T). This role provides technical support, coaching and mentoring Government points of contact (GPOCs) relative to ongoing SVAl&T activities happening across diverse geographically located contractor facilities.

LV8D Solutions is seeking a Space Vehicle Test Engineer to support the GPOC overseeing SV Al&T providing critical insight to the prime contractor's execution of Al&T.

Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment.

• Directs Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations (ATLO) operations and activities
• Supports staffing, planning and headcount allocation to ensure adequate in-plant coverage for critical operations
• Supports ATLO schedule assessments and Al&T planning activities
• Facilitates factory inquiries and on-site visits
• Tracks special topics impacting Al&T progress and participate in relate forums and working groups to facilitate resolution
• Reviews procedures, witness floor operations, and provide independent verification to improve operational safety and efficiency
• Conducts requirements and Concept of Operations (CONOPs) reviews; providing feedback as necessary
• Provides Mandatory Inspection Point (MIP) coverage and report when available
• Informs customer of Al&T status via verbal, daily written and ad hoc reports
• Leverages contractor reports, floor walks, and interviews to maintain situational awareness
• Serves as primary communication channel for technical and operational updates

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field

• 9-14 year experience in ATLO, Al&T or Systems engineering for space programs
• Proven leadership in Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) activities, including team management and stakeholder coordination
• Familiarity with Department of War (DoW)/Intelligence Community (IC) programs and Statement of Work (SOW) compliance
• Strong organizational and communication skills within high pressure environments
• Experience in reviewing installation/test procedures, monitoring execution, identifying risks, discrepancy resolution and on-site support

• INCOSE ESEP or CSEP
• Master degree and 8 years of experience
• Experience using systems engineering processes, methods, tools, and program roles to develop, implement, and deploy solutions for Satellite Systems.
• Experience as an intelligence analyst with demonstrated skills in communicating with analytical communities
• Thorough understanding of space systems design, integration and test requirements and test execution, including test equipment support.
• Experience in Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) construct and Earned Value processes

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
• Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph

• On-site work in a government or contractor facility
• Travel up to 25%

LV8D Solutions is an elite Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) company that delivers advanced systems engineering, integration, acquisition, mission operations, network communications, and cybersecurity support to our defense and intelligence customers. Founded in 2019, we apply our deep technical expertise, understanding, and mission-first mindset to design,acquire, and implement complex, high-impact solutions for our Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW) customers.

We specialize in every aspect of our customers’ space and ground mission systems while offering exceptional work-life balance and an exemplarycompensationand total rewards package designed to recruit, train,…