Space Force Test Engineer - Secret

This role supports complex Space Force initiatives and is ideal for engineers with experience in software integration, Linux environments, testing methodologies, and satellite ground systems. The position is available in a hybrid environment with substantial on-site collaboration., As the Space Force Test Engineer, you’ll be responsible for supporting the integration, verification, and testing of advanced space and ground-based systems throughout the engineering development lifecycle.

You will participate in planning technical approaches, developing test strategies, executing integration and verification activities, troubleshooting system issues, and creating automated test solutions. The role requires working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to validate software and hardware functionality while ensuring mission requirements are met.

The position involves developing test plans, authoring test procedures, analyzing requirements, supporting software integration efforts, and working within complex Linux-based environments that support satellite and ground operations systems.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related field plus 2+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree plus 6 months of relevant experience Schedule: Hybrid/Flex (minimum four days on-site) or fully on-site Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required at time of hire; U.S. Citizenship required, * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related technical field (or Master’s degree with applicable experience)

• Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship
• Experience with system integration and system verification activities
• Experience developing test plans and test procedure documentation
• Software integration experience
• Ability to analyze and decompose system requirements
• Experience executing tests and troubleshooting technical issues
• Experience with test automation development
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts
• Knowledge of system processes and scripting languages

What Sets You Apart

• 7+ years of software integration experience
• 3+ years supporting satellite operations and ground operations systems
• 5+ years of recent Linux experience
• Experience supporting ground-system testing environments
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Experience applying AI technologies to improve efficiency and innovation
• Strong collaboration and team-oriented mindset
• Ability to learn complex technologies quickly and assume increasing technical responsibility
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Our client is a mission-critical DoD/Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that lead, serve, and protect our nation. Our client develops strategic systems supporting defense, civil government, intelligence, and cyber missions worldwide.

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