Mid-level / Systems Integration & Test Associate

We are seeking a mid-level Systems Integration & Test associate to perform testing, evaluation, and integration on the Command Control Systems Consolidated (CCS-C) for the United States Space Force (USSF). The CCS-C system provides USSF and United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) satellite control capabilities. Current programs include the Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) III, Milstar Satellite Communications System, Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF), and Wideband Global Satellite (WGS) Communication Systems.

Position Responsibilities:

• Executes against designs, implements test and evaluation strategies, plans and methods to Evaluates CCS-C capabilities, architectures, system design concepts, requirements, risks and opportunities, and processes for integration, test, evaluation, and transition impacts.
• Designs, develops, and implements test and evaluation strategies, plans and methods to assure reliability of systems in conjunction with system specifications and defined CCS-C capabilities, and integrates system and enterprise elements together so they work as a whole.
• Reviews, evaluates, and derives requirements for testability.
• Ensures systems and CCS-C capabilities comply with requirements and standards through formal verification methods and IAW SMC-S-012, Software Development for Space Systems and SMC-S-024.
• Participates in reviews of systems and elements under development to ensure traceability of requirements compliance through verification and validation.
• Support the submission of test plans and procedures, for Government review and approval, via e-mail and contractor managed share site 2 weeks prior to formal testing unless otherwise granted relief by the Government.
• Provide technical and test support for operations checkout of software releases in conjunction with 4th Space Operations Squadron (4 SOPS) operators.
• Support Creation, Development, Reviews, & Execution of: Software Test Plans (STP), Software Test Descriptions (STD), Software Test Report (STR), Financial Reports, Estimates to Complete Reports, and Monthly Status Reports.
• Financial Reports, Estimates to Complete Reports, and Monthly Status Reports.
• Test software releases/modifications and hardware installations/upgrades to ensure changes will fix the problem or provide the enhancement identified in the CR and not degrade the integrity of the system.

Required Experience:

• Education/Experience: 5 years with BS/BA; 7 years with AA/AS degree; without a degree, 9 years' experience may be considered.
• Sec+ certification required.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Security clearance - this position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance and to maintain the clearance thereafter.  

Desired Experience:

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Previous DoD or Air Force/Space Force experience is highly desired.
• Knowledge of CCS-C or Orbital Ground Systems
• Net+ certification