Test and Evaluation Systems Engineer

Job ID 2618325 Location El Segundo, CA, USDate Posted 2026-10-28 Category Engineering and SciencesSubcategory Systems EngineerSchedule Full-TimeShift Day JobTravel Yes - 10% of the timeMinimum Clearance Required TS.SCIClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI with PolyPotential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITEDescriptionSAIC's Horizon 2 program is seeking our latest Test and Evaluation Engineer to work a new reconnaissance satellite system for the US Space Force in El Segundo, CA. This is an exciting new position for the development of over 18 satellite vehicles over the next 5-10 years. You will serve as a subject matter expert in support to the U.S. Space Force (USSF) in developing and deploying warfighter capabilities within the Program Executive Office's Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio. As our Test and Evaluation Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and executing test strategies for space vehicles, ensuring compliance with government standards, program requirements, and operational acceptance criteria. This role supports verification, validation, and integration activities across satellite, payload, and control segments. You will interact and coordinate daily with numerous stakeholders (Program Managers, Contracting Officers, System Engineers, and external/partner organizations).Fun stuff on the job you will doTest Planning & Documentation Develop spacecraft test plans, qualification test procedures, and evaluation documentation in accordance with DoD, NASA, and customer standardsVerification & Integration Support Provide Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) support for programs such as SBIRS and Weather Enterprise; coordinate with prime contractors and government leads to ensure test requirements align with standardsExecution Oversight Witness and oversee contractor test and verification events; support integration and execution of qualification, acceptance, and operational testsProblem Solving Assess baseline changes for impacts on test activities; identify and resolve deficiencies per TO 00-35D-54; support operational readiness certificationResource Management Recommend and secure necessary test equipment, instrumentation, and personnel; manage E-TEMP and test schedulingData & Reporting Maintain accurate test logs, compile deficiency reports, and deliver comprehensive test reports; ensure archival of all test artifactsCollaboration Work with cross-functional teams (systems, subsystems, payload, software) to define and validate test requirements; participate in Integrated Test Team (ITT) and working groups QualificationsThis is youBachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry with at least 9 years of applicable experienceExperience with test instrumentation and/or methodsExperience working in a test laboratory environmentExperience testing and troubleshooting electronic equipmentExperience conducting verification, test, and/or data analysisMust have an in-scope security background investigation (TS or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable) Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination Target salary range $140,001 - $180,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.