Ground Segment Test Engineer

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Join us in our fast-paced support to the Space Development Agency (SDA). Recognized as the Department of Defense's constructive disruptor for space acquisition, SDA delivers space-based capabilities to the joint warfighter to support terrestrial missions through development, fielding, and operation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. SDA capitalizes on a unique business model that values speed and lowers costs by harnessing commercial development to achieve a proliferated architecture and enhance resilience. We are seeking a Ground Segment Test Engineer to support SDA’s mission.

The SDA Ground Segment Test Engineer develops and executes system tests within the SDA’s test enterprise.  Test Engineers collaborate with engineering and requirements subject matter experts to coordinate, author, review, and revise test plans, test procedures, data management and analysis plans, and test reporting.  Test Engineers coordinate logistics for test execution and perform day-of-test activities in support of satellite vehicle and ground system integration.  Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain test and evaluation plans and associated planning documentation.
• Support development and management of system verification plans and activities.
• Support other systems engineering processes and documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering subject matter experts to author test content and deliverables, which include test objectives, test measures, test procedures, and data analysis.
• Perform day-of-test roles that include guiding test activities.
• Ensure test integration and alignment with ground and space segment vendors and stakeholders.
• May serve as the Ground Capability Test Team (CTT) Lead within the SDA’s test enterprise.
• May support Tranche-specific test campaigns within the PWSA Ground Program (PGP)
• Work with development team engineers to support integration of both software and hardware-in-the-loop development, test, and operational environments.
• Evaluate software performance and assess its compatibility with new missions and CONOPS.
• Participate in anomaly resolution activities.
• Other test-related activities as systems and needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or relevant discipline
• Technical and analytic understanding of satellite and ground system interaction
• 5 years’ experience in systems engineering
• Experience in system test or planning and execution of other types of analytic activities
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills
• TS clearance required (ability to obtain/maintain SCI); #qinetiqclearedjob

• 5 years’ experience in space or ground segment integration, test, and evaluation
• Agile framework experience including use of Jira/Confluence
• Experience with DoD and/or IC customers
• Recent experience with space and/or ground systems

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.