Test Eng. IV - Western Range

Celeris Systems is seeking a Test Engineer IV to support a U.S. Space Force modernization program at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The selected candidate will join an established engineering team supporting the planning, development, execution, and documentation of system-level testing for mission-critical range systems. This position is ideal for an experienced test engineer with a background in systems integration, verification and validation (V&V), and test execution within aerospace, defense, or launch operations. Experience supporting the Western Range or similar Department of Defense test environments is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and execute detailed test plans, test procedures, and test reports.
• Support system integration, verification, validation, and acceptance testing activities.
• Coordinate with Government and contractor engineering teams to ensure successful test execution.
• Evaluate system performance, document test results, and assist in troubleshooting hardware and software anomalies.
• Support Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), test planning meetings, and post-test reviews.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, verification activities, and test results.
• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Support configuration management and documentation updates associated with testing activities.
• Assist in identifying system deficiencies, documenting issues, and tracking corrective actions through resolution.
• Ensure testing activities comply with program requirements, engineering standards, and established quality processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience supporting test engineering, systems integration, verification and validation, or related engineering activities.
• Experience developing test plans, test procedures, and technical test documentation.
• Experience supporting system integration and formal test events.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills., * Experience supporting the Western Range, Vandenberg Space Force Base, or other Department of Defense test ranges.
• Experience with telemetry systems, RF systems, communications systems, or networked systems.
• Experience supporting verification and validation (V&V) activities.
• Experience using requirements management or configuration management tools such as DOORS, Windchill, Cameo, or similar.
• Experience supporting Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and formal engineering reviews.
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes and the system development lifecycle.
• Experience supporting launch operations, space systems, or mission-critical defense programs.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off and the 11 federal holidays.