Missile Warning Ground System Integration and Test Engineer
IESE Solutions is a dynamic small business delivering subject matter experts and cross-functional collaboration for US Space Force missile-warning ground system integration responsibilities. We are supporting Next-Generation OPIR Missile Warning (MW) ground capability development as part of the FORGE program, which modernizes legacy OPIR ground systems with an open framework for scalability, evaluation, and continuous integration of new technologies and mission-data-processing applications.
The IESE Solutions team supports all phases of product development, including acquisition strategy, technical specifications, emerging technology consultation, agile methodologies, ground architecture and design evaluation, and integration and test of incremental and operational deliveries. We also provide extensive technology evaluation to promote information superiority for end users.
We have an immediate opportunity for talented Integration and Test Engineers to contribute to the development, integration, testing, and fielding of advanced Next-Generation satellite ground systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform engineering, product development services, integration, and test requiring cross-segment and enterprise collaboration and stakeholder coordination to deploy operational C2 and Mission Data Processing software / hardware capability for Next-Generation Missile Warning capability.
- Work on software integration and test projects, including satellite command and control, mission management, mission data processing, cyber, and ground hardware & network control software.
- Integrate into a small, high-performing team directly supporting Space Force Missile Warning integration and test objectives.
- Plan, implement, test, document, and maintain solutions for the integration and testing elements, subsystems, and systems.
- Identify hardware / software interface problems and ensure end-to-end system integration.
- Review and evaluate system requirements, development, and execution of system test plans, procedures, and schedules for system integration testing and end-to-end system testing.
- Rapidly solve problems, perform test results analysis, and prepare comprehensive test reports which verify and validate system performance to help build a new ground system.
- Author discrepancy reports and perform integration regression testing to validate incorporated fixes on the system.
- Identify technical risks and provide risk reduction strategies to meet program objectives.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree and 5+ years of professional experience as a systems engineer / integration and test engineer.Experience with designing, testing, and integrating technical software applications (Min. 10 years for senior positions).Experience with DEVSECOPS, design for cyber resilience, cloud computing, virtualization, and container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Pivotal Cloud Foundry, and C2S.Demonstrated ability to effectively lead (for senior positions) and contribute to teams in delivering technical products.Experience with developing integration plans for technical development.Ability to build strong team relationships and mentor technical staff (for senior positions).Experience with developing / integrating / fielding technologies for defense community stakeholders.Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills.Good verbal and written communication skills.Ability to support complex task synchronization.Detail oriented and accountable.Must be willing to travel to the Colorado front range for recurring presence at Buckley SFB and out-of-state stakeholder locations. [Colorado candidates]Must have an active security clearance (Minimum SECRET, eligible for TOP SECRET / SCI).Candidates who have one or more of the following skills will be preferred :
Previous experience with OPIR Missile Warning capability or other directly relevant experience on similar space-sensing ground programs (Missile Defense ground and C4ISR systems, JTAG, STSS, others).Advanced degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science.Advanced experience with previous and current Missile Warning ground systems.Benefits
Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required) up to 10% of qualifying salariesMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife and AD&D insuranceCompany paid Long-term Disability insuranceShort-term Disability insuranceDiscretionary Performance BonusPaid Time Off, including Holidays, VacationFlexible Work Hours and supportive / collaborative work environmentContinuous education sponsorshipCareer opportunities to participate in space sensing enterprise ground system integration, test and deployment and develop / enhance enduring professional skillsAt IESE Solutions, salaries are determined by location, education, clearance, skills, and experience. IESE Solutions considers factors when extending offers, including the role and responsibilities, work experience, security clearance, education / training, and key skills.
IESE Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, fostering a culture of merit, diversity and inclusion.
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