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Test Engineer

SAIC is seeking a Test Engineer on the Horizon 2 Program to support the United States Space Force's Program Executive Office for Space Combat Power, focusing on Space and Ground systems.

  • El Segundo, California, United States
  • Full-time
  • On-site
  • Posted Nov 3, 2026
INDUSTRYEngineeringMechanical Engineering

Responsibilities

  • Provide Government program office oversight of Government and Contractor test events
  • Identify and solve problems facing acquisition organization relating to test events and test organizations
  • Contribute to test organization reviews, test reports, and other documentation required to complete test activities
  • Document program test strategy and plans, test scenarios and test requirements
  • Work with development contractors to ensure developmental test objectives are consistent with applicable standards, instruction and policy
  • Work with Government developmental and operational test agencies/organizations to develop the adequate test methodology consistent with the program manager’s expectations
  • Participate in test working groups which plan, status, and discuss test related matters

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field
  • Master’s Degree in Technical or Management discipline
  • Experience in a Defense
  • Experience in a Space
  • Experience in a Government contracting

Nice to have: ITEA Certified Test & Evaluation Professional, INCOSE Certified Systems Engineer Professional

Skills

Test planningTest requirementssystems engineeringtest policy/executionspace-based and ground-based space systemsDepartment of War Test & Evaluation StandardsIn-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI)SCI eligibility

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Full description

SAIC is seeking a Test Engineer on the Horizon 2 Program to support the United States Space Force's Program Executive Office for Space Combat Power. This position is in El Segundo, CA. If you like test planning, test requirements or just about anything test in the Space and Ground systems work then this could be the right job for you. Fun stuff you will do on the job: Provide Government program office oversight of Government and Contractor test events Identify and solve problems facing acquisition organization relating to test events and test organizations Contribute to test organization reviews, test reports, and other documentation required to complete test activities Document program test strategy and plans, test scenarios and test requirements Work with development contractors to ensure developmental test objectives are consistent with applicable standards, instruction and policy Work with Government developmental and operational test agencies/organizations to develop the adequate test methodology consistent with the program manager’s expectations and other external stakeholders, as appropriate Participate in test working groups which plan, status, and discuss test related matters This is you: Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field and 9 years of relevant experience (4 years of additional experience may be used in lieu of degree) with: Technical programs, systems engineering and test policy/execution of large scale space-based and ground-based space systems and/or new start technical demonstration space and ground systems Test planning, requirements, process, tool and documentation development Department of War Test & Evaluation Standards, Policies, Regulations and Requirements In-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Vetting program (if applicable) Willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs; consent to a Polygraph examination Desired Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Technical or Management discipline Self-starter and independent contributor ITEA Certified Test & Evaluation Professional and, or INCOSE Certified Systems Engineer Professional credentials SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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