Systems Integration & Testing Engineer Senior Technical Specialist LV8D Solutions is looking for a Systems Integration & Testing Engineer Senior Technical Specialist to be a part of a Verification, Validation and Transition (VV&T) team that is responsible for technical support of the planning and execution of enterprise and system-level verification, validation and transition activities for national assets, associated ground segments and services, and information processing systems within the enterprise. This position requires an understanding of the intelligence community and customer domain, along with a strong focus on core systems engineering processes in support of end-to-end mission and services closure. Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment. Qualifications: Education / Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree and 12-15 years of relevant experience, or • Master’s Degree and 10-13 years of relevant experience Clearance: • TS/SCI with CI Polygraph Requirements / Responsibilities: • Strong GEOINT, SIGINT, or COMM test engineering background • Space and ground domain knowledge in customer mission technical capabilities and performances • Evaluation of architecture, requirements, risks and opportunities, and processes for VV&T impacts. • Definition of VV&T activities and associated VV&T products (e.g., strategies, plans, Requests for Change (RFC), procedures, checklists, RVTMs, briefings, etc.) for new and modified mission and service capabilities. • Lead or support the execution of those VV&T activities (e.g., Test events, Transitions, Milestone Readiness Events). • Prepare reports describing the results, risk assessment, discrepancy reporting and lessons learned of those VV&T activities. • Risk management, tracking and closure with Acquisition Offices and stakeholders. • Facilitate technical meetings to coordinate, and support VV&T activities and milestones. • Provide technical consultation, briefings and recommendations to the customer and other stakeholders. • Verification, Validation and Transition (VV&T) experience within overall customer domain. • Strong business acumen: ability to relate professionally inside the work environment. • Detailed knowledge of GEOINT, SIGINT or COMM systems and overall space and ground architecture. • Expertise in mission technical capabilities and system performance analysis and assessment. • Experience with Mission Planning, Control or Processing functions in support of space and ground architecture. • Experience writing test strategies, plans, procedures, and checklists. • Experience executing tests, analyzing data, and summarizing results. • Experience in system integration and transition approaches to accommodate the End-to-End GEOINT, SIGINT or COMM lifecycle. • Commitment to recognize, understand, respect, and operate effectively within various SETA, FFRDC, and Government lines of authority. • Desired Qualifications: o Technical familiarity with one or more satellite domains: GEOINT, SIGINT or COMM. o Experience with VV&T from an acquisition, operations or systems engineering perspective. o Experience with Satellite Systems VV&T activities. o Experience with GEOINT, SIGINT, Space Ground Communications (Ground Terminals), ground systems and services, and/or mission operations. o Experience with commercial VV&T techniques in service-oriented architecture (SOA) environments, or for infrastructure or application service provider environments, is also highly desirable. o Ability to mentor and lead Junior individuals in the GEOINT, SIGINT, or COMM domains for Satellite Systems. Geographic Locations: Chantilly, Virginia Travel: Some (~25%) Company Information: LV8D Solutions is a provider of engineering services through knowledgeable and experienced subject matter experts who recommend innovative solutions to solve complex problems. Please visit www.LV8DSolutions.com for more company information. At LV8D Solutions, we offer a competitive salary and impressive benefits package which includes:
• Up to 20% 401k company contribution (i.e., 6% matching 14% profit sharing = 20%) • 75% company funded Health insurances (Medical/Vision/Dental), should employee enroll in company benefits
• 100% company funded short- and long-term disability insurances • 100% company funded accidental death and dismemberment insurance • 100% company funded life insurance • 4 weeks of PTO and 10 paid Holidays
• Professional certification fees reimbursement (e.g., PMP, CISSP, Security , etc.) LV8D Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.