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# Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer

- **Company:** BTAS Inc.
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $148,000.0 - $275,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Integrated Development Environments, Automation of Marketing, Software Technical Review
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=51261f98113efdae

## About the Role

* Highly knowledgeable in classified space control systems engineering processes and procedures, including but not limited to requirements development, technology maturation, test, and evaluation
 * Knowledgeable in model based systems engineering's application to requirements refinement, architecture, design, verification, and validation
 * Demonstrates ability to organize and conduct technical design reviews and audits
 * Experience working in a technical role within SZ/BC within the last 10 years, Must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, 80%.

## Description

* Support Space Acquisitions and Engineering: Provide technical advice for projects at any stage of the acquisition life cycle, including advanced technology, concept development, and integration.
 * Advise on Cost, Schedule, and Performance: Assist the government in managing acquisition programs efficiently.
 * Develop and Revise Acquisition Documentation: Draft and update Joint Capabilities Integrated Development System (JCIDS) and acquisition documents, including Capability Documents, Acquisition Strategies, Concept of Operations, Technical Evaluations, and reports, following government standards (e.g., MIL-STD).
 * Provide Technical and Programmatic Reports: Prepare SME-level status reports on individual programs or the entire portfolio in coordination with government program managers.
 * Identify and Mitigate Risks: Recommend and implement acquisition process improvements, risk mitigation plans, and programmatic changes. Support risk management efforts, including risk identification and mitigation strategies.
 * Monitor and Maintain Program Schedules: Track acquisition implementation, report requirement gaps, assess program risks, and update acquisition reports based on program execution data.
 * Support Technical Engagements: Advise and assist with technical meetings, design reviews, working groups, program conferences, and contractor and customer coordination.
 * Mission Protection and Operations: Provide insights and solutions for mission protection, operations, and data assessments. Conduct impact analyses, compliance audits, readiness reviews, and technical anomaly evaluations.
 * Command and Control (C2) Integration: Support ongoing and advanced C2 efforts, ensuring integration with classified portfolios. Act as a liaison between Space C2, Enterprise Ground Services (EGS), and classified program offices.


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