E01-M01 Test Engineer SME

Start Date: Immediate 

At EXPANSIA, we are focused on partnering with America’s top companies to acquire new talent with speed, accuracy, and a differentiated pricing model. We pride ourselves in acquiring top talent to ensure our clients' competitive advantage.  

A 100% employee-owned and operated technology firm, our client provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Engineering & Transformation, Space Systems, Unmanned Systems, Flight Test Engineering, Modeling and Simulation, Cybersecurity, and DevOps for advanced defense and intelligence special programs. Our client delivers first-choice capabilities to solve problems of global importance. 

OVERVIEW 

Full-time/Permanent Employee  

Location: Albuquerque, NM (Travel: Up to 25% within continental United States) 

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Our client is searching for a Test Engineer SME (TE) to support development of first-of-kind space vehicles and missions. This handpicked candidate must possess technical expertise and experience with developing, designing, building, and integrating space hardware and software.  

In this position, you will provide System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO). The Space RCO program office, located at Kirtland AFB, NM, is a small, streamlined organization with dedicated, organic acquisition support functions: contracting, financial management, human resources, security, program management and technical engineering support that are critical in enabling the rapid response required for classified space programs. The mission is to develop and deliver operationally dominant space capabilities at the speed of warfighting relevance in response to Commander, U.S. Space Command requirements. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a high-profile, fast-paced environment. 

You will work in a small, highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for the success of the program. Engineering responsibilities span technology domains including space rated hardware, software, sensors, and processors in an extremely fast-paced, responsive development environment. This SETA candidate will provide in-depth test background on satellite vehicle bus, subsystems, and/or ground systems to improve program office insight into state-of-the art commercial and legacy mission systems, and C2 requirements and capabilities. You must apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts for highly classified systems, while also effectively communicating complex results with management and executive leadership. 

The proposed salary range for this position is $211,000-$231,000. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility EXPANSIA allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our unique mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement and savings. 

• Serves as program advisory lead for extremely time critical technical projects, test projects, or tasks requiring appropriate level technical and project management expertise. 
• Coordinates and facilitates with internal and external stakeholders to identify and verify program needs and develop solutions and timelines to meet project goals. 
• Assists acquisition planning, market research, and drafting technical requirements and documents. 
• Helps the government assess the technical sufficiency, cost, quality, and timely delivery of program deliverables. 
• Confers with engineers to provide technical advice and to assist with problem resolution as needed. 
• Supports management and execution of programs consisting of multiple projects--ensures overall program is properly coordinated and efficiently accomplished with the best available resources. 
• Drafts, reviews, and edits final program reports, documents, and briefings. 
• Supports acquisition planning and development of documents required for systems acquisition. 
• Coordinates with external agencies to include operational units, higher headquarters, Combatant Command (COCOM) staffs, other acquisition activities, and research and development functions. This will include producing, tracking, coordinating all agreements and documentation necessary for SpRCO systems to transition seamlessly into a framework for organizing, training, and equipping the United States Space Force. 
• Supports and advises acquisition and program management functions, advises government management on design challenges, delivery, and integration, and supports system program reviews. 
• Works on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently. 
• Translate complex ideas and data into simple, actionable recommendations or easily differentiated courses of action. 
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy—oral and written. 

• Clearance: TS/SCI with SAP Eligibility, and willingness to sit for a CI Poly 
• Education: Relevant MA/MS/ME Degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). 
• Years of Experience: Minimum fifteen (15) years DoD/IC, or relevant industry work experience.No less than five (5) year's total SAP and/or SCI environment experience and 2-year total within last 5 years.

• Proven experience and/or qualifications in testing satellite systems 
• Understanding of operational environment and corresponding mission user needs 
• Knowledge of space system engineering, development, and manufacturing 
• Experience with Developmental Test or Operational Test at Service or Command level 
• Experience in DoD program management including program development and transition 
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules, and risk management 
• Experience with Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS) 

• Graduate from formal test and evaluation long course (USAF TPS, USN TPS, EMPIRE, EPNER) 
• System Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to Government program office 
• Experience with rapid prototyping 
• Experience with integrated air, space, and cyberspace capabilities 
• Experience developing, deploying, and maintaining ground mission planning architecture and software 
• Experience with DoD ACAT I/II level acquisition programs 
• Experience with Developmental Test and Operational Test at Service and Command level 
• Experience in planning and executing test campaigns for space systems 
• Fluency with IC organizations 

EXPANSIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities