Program Test Systems Engineer

El Segundo, CA 90245, USA

Requires US Citizenship

Employment Term and Type: Regular, Full Time

Required Security Clearance: Secret

Required Education: BS degree

Requires: Completion of COVID-19 Vaccination Inoculation Series

Description Responsibilities:

• Develop T&E strategy, Test and Evaluation Master Plan, requirement verification and test plans, test objectives, test methodology, and evaluation criteria   
• Collect, review, analyze, and report T&E data
• Support implementation of common Test and Evaluation database for the program
• Support T&E reviews, audits, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Deficiency Review Boards (DRBs), Materiel Improvement Process Review Boards (MIPRBs), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs)

 Required Skills:

• BS degree in one of the following technical disciplines: engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science
• Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Ability to obtain an active Secret clearance is required to be considered for this position

 Preferred Skills:

• MS degree in one of the following technical disciplines: engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science
• Systems engineering certifications, such as CSEP, ESEP, OCSMP

 Required Experience:

• 7 years demonstrated experience in multi-faceted tests and test project teams, to include oversight of scheduling
• 7 years test and evaluation experience with DoD/USAF test processes and documentation
• 10 years’ experience in systems engineering
• 3 years’ experience in space systems, which may be the space, ground, or terminal segments

Preferred Experience:

• 3 years’ experience with ground systems, such as terminals and networks
• 3 years’ experience with military space systems, MILSATCOM, commercial SATCOM, or network engineering
• 3 years’ experience in writing Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs) for space systems

Compensation: The salary for this position ranges from approximately $125,000 to $155,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Normal Office Environment. Requires Sitting, Standing, Near Acuity, Speaking with colleagues and customers, Listening, Sight, Use of hands/fingers.

This position description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. This and all positions are eligible for organization-wide transfer. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Company Overview:

Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operation of state-of-the-art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter.  With a proven track record of technical support to our customers, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team.

ATG offers a generous compensation package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), group life insurance, educational reimbursement, among other benefits.

We value our employees and strive to offer many opportunities for professional growth.

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability