System Test Engineer 102374

As a System Test Engineer, you will provide technical guidance for verification, validation, integration, and mission readiness activities across complex satellite ground system environments.

This position requires hands-on experience with space-ground enterprise systems, mission system integration, IT infrastructure, test automation, and DevSecOps-aligned development pipelines. You will guide multidisciplinary engineering teams, support DT/OT test events, and ensure mission-critical systems meet stringent operational requirements.

We are looking for a mission-focused test engineer with strong technical experience in system-level testing with satellite ground systems, and the ability to coordinate across multiple vendors, engineering teams, and government stakeholders in secure DoD environments, * Develop and execute system level test strategies, plans, procedures, and verification artifacts.

• Provide technical guidance that will be used by MDSEA System Engineers to ensure test standardization and performance targets are met.
• Coordinate test activities across multiple vendors, engineering teams, Agile groups, and government stakeholders.
• Manage the Integrated Master Test Schedule (IMTS) for DT/OT events, integration milestones, and readiness reviews.
• Conduct functional, integration, regression, performance, cybersecurity, and end to end mission system testing.
• Validate software builds, configuration changes, and modifications to enterprise satellite ground system components.
• Test IT infrastructure which includes servers, networks, storage systems, virtualized environments, and mission critical enterprise services.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for seamless integration into a modern DevSecOps CI/CD pipeline to increase test coverage and efficiency.
• Apply familiarity with DevSecOps/DevOps pipelines to support Infrastructure as Code through automated builds, deployments, and integration workflows.
• Identify, document, and track system anomalies, lead defect triage and root cause analyses for complex system issues, and coordinate resolution across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Produce test reports, readiness assessments, risk summaries, and technical briefings for leadership and government stakeholders.
• Support strict configuration management, cybersecurity compliance, and test documentation quality.
• Provide technical leadership during integration events, readiness reviews, operational demonstrations, and certification milestones.

• Must have experience with enterprise IT infrastructure (servers, networks, storage, virtualization, system services).
• Must have a demonstrated high proficiency in authoring comprehensive test plans and test cases, and leading the execution of complex test campaigns.
• Must have experience designing or executing test automation solutions.
• Must have experience coordinating across multiple vendors, engineering teams, Agile environments, and government stakeholders.
• Must have a strong understanding of requirements analysis, verification methodologies, and the Systems Engineering V model.
• Must have experience decomposing complex systems into testable components.
• Must be familiar with Agile practices and secure development workflows.

Desired Skills:

• Have experience with space mission systems or enterprise satellite ground architectures.
• Have 1, or more, DoD 8570 certifications (such as Security+).
• Be able to operate independently within classified DoD environments.
• Be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Be familiar with DevSecOps/DevOps pipelines, CI/CD workflows, automated software deployments, and secure, air-gapped environments.

Since 1999, ITEC has been a powerhouse in supporting mission-critical programs for the DoD and Intelligence community, building a solid reputation along the way. At ITEC, we don’t just care for our employees-we champion them with competitive salaries, an outstanding employee care program, and a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k match.

U.S. Citizenship Mandatory: Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation.