Test Engineer

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers' technical challenges.

SSI is seeking a Test Engineer for a role in El Segundo, CA.

If you like test planning, test requirements or just about anything test in the Space and Ground systems work then this could be the right job for you.

• Provide Government program office oversight of Government and Contractor test events.
• Identify and solve problems facing acquisition organization relating to test events and test organizations.
• Contribute to test organization reviews, test reports, and other documentation required to complete test activities.
• Document program test strategy and plans, test scenarios and test requirements.
• Work with development contractors to ensure developmental test objectives are consistent with applicable standards, instruction and policy.
• Work with Government developmental and operational test agencies/organizations to develop the adequate test methodology consistent with the program manager's expectations and other external stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Participate in test working groups which plan, status, and discuss test related matters.

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field and 9 years of relevant experience (4 years of additional experience may be used in lieu of degree) with:
  • Technical programs, systems engineering and test policy/execution of large scale space-based and ground-based space systems and/or new start technical demonstration space and ground systems
  • Test planning, requirements, process, tool and documentation development
  • Department of War Test & Evaluation Standards, Policies, Regulations and Requirements
• Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI is required, along with SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
• Must meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access and be willing to undergo a polygraph examination.
• Travel is 25%.

• Master's Degree in Technical or Management discipline.
• Self-starter and independent contributor.
• ITEA Certified Test & Evaluation Professional and, or INCOSE Certified Systems Engineer Professional credentials.

$160,000 - $200,000 a year

Target salary range: $160,000 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range and bonus potential for this position based on experience and other factors. We offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.