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Enterprise Space Systems Test Engineer

QinetiQ

Chantilly, VA
Full Time
Senior
15 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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. We are seeking a Space Systems Test Engineer to oversee testing at the Tranche and Enterprise levels. The role involves developing test plans, procedures, and coordinating test execution to ensure the reliability and performance of satellite systems in support of national defense objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Capability Leads (Tranche level) and Capability Test Teams (Enterprise level) to develop the test plans, procedures and coordinate all logistics for executing tests related to the capabilities.
  • Provide systems engineering guidance in the development of test and evaluation plans, system verification plans, and other systems engineering processes and documents.
  • Oversee development of the detailed testing approach in accordance with Enterprise strategy.
  • Develop test plans, procedures, and approvals.
  • Coordinate test execution and serve as Test Director for all events.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or relevant technical discipline.
  • 10+ years experience.
  • Technical and analytic understanding of satellite testing processes.
  • Understanding of satellite acquisition and operations technology best practices.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and executing detailed test plans.
  • Strong written and oral communications skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • TS/SCI Eligibility.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience.

Working at QinetiQ

We foster a diverse and inclusive environment where employees can be authentic, feel valued, respected, and realize their full potential. QinetiQ US supports workplace flexibility, the health and well-being of employees and their families, and provides opportunities to work with a purpose.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 16, 2025
Job CategoryQA Engineering
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

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About QinetiQ

Website

qinetiq.com

Location

Chantilly, VA

Industry

Special Die and Tool, Die Set, Jig, and Fixture Manufacturing

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