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The System Engineer will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolve and identify risk, requirement gaps, developing briefings, writing and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes.The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space System Center. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop T&E strategy, Test and Evaluation Master Plan, requirement verification and test plans, test objectives, test methodology, and evaluation criteria Collect, review, analyze, and report T&E dataSupport implementation of common Test and Evaluation database for the programSupport T&E reviews, audits, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Deficiency Review Boards (DRBs), Materiel Improvement Process Review Boards (MIPRBs), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs)Procure test equipment and develop test plans to test out candidate software/hardware changes and technology concepts to determine the feasibility of integrationProvide Government leads with accurate, objective, and impartial verification of the compliance status of systems, subsystems, and applicationsProvide support to ensure effective capacity planning and reporting to enable the prioritization of testing tasks and focus testing resources on critical prioritiesConduct technical review boards and root cause analysis in government settings. Experience with these processes demonstrates an understanding of quality control, strategic alignment, and complex problem-solvingImplement Test tools and DevOps for testing analysisDevelop system-of-systems verification plans and trace verification plans to test eventsDevelop system integration plans for end-to-end system capabilityCollect, analyze, and report on data collected during system-of-systems integration eventsAbility to develop and improve procedures and processes and draft internal operating proceduresWork EnvironmentLocation: On-siteTravel Requirements: MinimalWorking Hours: StandardQualificationsRequired:Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearanceBS degree in one of the following technical disciplines: engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science10+ years demonstrated experience in multi-faceted tests and test project teams, to include oversight of scheduling7+ years test and evaluation experience with DoD/USAF test processes and documentation10+ years’ experience in systems engineering3+ years’ experience in space systems, which may be the space, ground, or terminal segmentsExperience working with military or DoD civilian clientsStrong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skillsProficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)DesiredMS degree in one of the following technical disciplines: engineering, physics, computer science3+ years’ experience with ground systems, such as terminals and networks3+ years’ experience with military space systems, MILSATCOM, commercial SATCOM, or network engineering3+ years’ experience in writing Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs) for space systemsSystems engineering certifications, such as CSEP, ESEP, OCSMPCompensation: The pay range for this position in California is $114,000/year to $160,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. 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