Oversee government and contractor test events for space and ground systems. Develop test strategies, plans, scenarios, requirements, methodologies, reports, and supporting documentation. Coordinate with development contractors, test agencies, government organizations, program managers, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable standards and policies. Participate in test working groups and resolve acquisition-related test issues.
SAIC is seeking a Test Engineer on the Horizon 2 Program to support the United States Space Force's Program Executive Office for Space Combat Power. This position is in El Segundo, CA. If you like test planning, test requirements or just about anything test in the Space and Ground systems work then this could be the right job for you.
Fun stuff you will do on the job:
- Provide Government program office oversight of Government and Contractor test events
- Identify and solve problems facing acquisition organization relating to test events and test organizations
- Contribute to test organization reviews, test reports, and other documentation required to complete test activities
- Document program test strategy and plans, test scenarios and test requirements
- Work with development contractors to ensure developmental test objectives are consistent with applicable standards, instruction and policy
- Work with Government developmental and operational test agencies/organizations to develop the adequate test methodology consistent with the program manager’s expectations and other external stakeholders, as appropriate
- Participate in test working groups which plan, status, and discuss test related matters
This is you:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field and 9 years of relevant experience (4 years of additional experience may be used in lieu of degree) with:
- Technical programs, systems engineering and test policy/execution of large scale space-based and ground-based space systems and/or new start technical demonstration space and ground systems
- Test planning, requirements, process, tool and documentation development
- Department of War Test & Evaluation Standards, Policies, Regulations and Requirements
- In-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Vetting program (if applicable)
- Willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs; consent to a Polygraph examination
Desired Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Technical or Management discipline
- Self-starter and independent contributor
- ITEA Certified Test & Evaluation Professional and, or INCOSE Certified Systems Engineer Professional credentials
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
Spectrum San Diego Alhambra, California, USA Office
Alhambra, United States
Spectrum San Diego Anaheim, California, USA Office
Anaheim, United States
Spectrum San Diego Arcadia, California, USA Office
Arcadia, United States
Spectrum San Diego Cerritos, California, USA Office
Cerritos, United States
Spectrum San Diego Culver City, California, USA Office
Culver City, United States
Spectrum San Diego Cypress, California, USA Office
Cypress, United States
Spectrum San Diego El Segundo, California, USA Office
El Segundo, United States
Spectrum San Diego Garden Grove, California, USA Office
Garden Grove, United States
Spectrum San Diego Irwindale, California, USA Office
Irwindale, United States
Spectrum San Diego Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Los Angeles, United States
Spectrum San Diego Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Los Angeles, United States
Spectrum San Diego Santa Ana, California, USA Office
Santa Ana, United States
Similar Jobs
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
Develops and executes software test plans, test cases, and automated scripts for spacecraft flight software. Tests software on flight hardware and emulated environments, debugs failures, investigates anomalies, analyzes results, verifies defects, and recommends corrective actions. Owns and optimizes GitLab CI/CD pipelines while maintaining test documentation and supporting mission objectives.
Top Skills:
CC++Ci/CdGitGitlabPython
Aerospace • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Manufacturing
Own integrated rocket engine assembly from design release through shipment, develop production processes and specifications, resolve hardware build issues, support work-center development, author test procedures, conduct tests, and help implement ERP, MES, and QMS manufacturing systems. The role also involves technician training, vendor coordination, nonconformance investigation, BOM updates, and precision manufacturing inspection.
Top Skills:
Additive ManufacturingErpMesPrecision InspectionQmsSubtractive Manufacturing
.jpeg)
Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Information Technology • Machine Learning
Designs, integrates, validates, and optimizes custom transistor-level test circuits for NAND flash memory. Responsibilities include DFT/DFM architecture, schematic and device sizing, simulation, testability and fault-coverage analysis, layout-aware verification, silicon debug, wafer and package test development, yield optimization, and first-silicon correlation. The engineer also develops Python automation and AI-enabled workflows for simulation, waveform analysis, root-cause investigation, documentation, and engineering efficiency.
Top Skills:
Ai-Assisted Engineering WorkflowsAnalog Circuit DesignAtpgBuilt-In Self-Test (Bist)CmosDesign For Manufacturing (Dfm)Design For Test (Dft)Em/Ir AnalysisMixed-Signal DesignMonte Carlo AnalysisNand Flash MemoryPvt AnalysisPythonTransistor-Level Circuit DesignVerilogXa
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Tech Scene
Los Angeles is a global leader in entertainment, so it’s no surprise that many of the biggest players in streaming, digital media and game development call the city home. But the city boasts plenty of non-entertainment innovation as well, with tech companies spanning verticals like AI, fintech, e-commerce and biotech. With major universities like Caltech, UCLA, USC and the nearby UC Irvine, the city has a steady supply of top-flight tech and engineering talent — not counting the graduates flocking to Los Angeles from across the world to enjoy its beaches, culture and year-round temperate climate.
Key Facts About Los Angeles Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 375,800; 5.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Snap, Netflix, SpaceX, Disney, Google
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, adtech, media, software, game development
- Funding Landscape: $11.6 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Strong Ventures, Fifth Wall, Upfront Ventures, Mucker Capital, Kittyhawk Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: California Institute of Technology, UCLA, University of Southern California, UC Irvine, Pepperdine, California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy, Center for Quantum Science and Engineering
