Sustainment Test Engineer

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.

ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.

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Position Description

ENSCO is seeking an innovative, creative, and highly motivated individual to support the U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command’s MILSATCOM Program through the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (MSEIT) contract. This position, located in Colorado Springs, CO, will support a diverse set of strategic MILSATCOM systems and infrastructure in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment.

Duties Include:

• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support of the Mission Planning Subsystem (MPSS) module dependencies for test design, detailed test procedure development, test execution, and reporting.
• Use extensive MPSS experience and expertise to translate and apply knowledge of the suite of MPSS application modules to sustainment test design, system configuration diagrams, engineering studies, technical white papers, troubleshooting, and deficiency analysis.
• Identify and isolate software or hardware defects to evaluate/assess system modifications for shortfalls or interoperability issues and provide technical assessments to the client with regards to the modifications.
• Author and deliver technical documentation including test plans, test procedures, system configuration diagrams, engineering studies, technical white papers, and test reports.
• Travel: approximately 20%.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of experience working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships.
• 10+ years of experience with test processes and documentation.
• 4+ years of experience with MPSS, equipment, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of DoD mission system sustainment.
• Must be a motivated, self-starter capable of autonomous on-the-job learning/improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Travel: approximately 20%.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of experience working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships.
• 10+ years of experience with test processes and documentation.
• 4+ years of experience with MPSS, equipment, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of DoD mission system sustainment.
• Must be a motivated, self-starter capable of autonomous on-the-job learning/improvement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Qualifications Required

• Excellent written, verbal communications and presentation skills.
• Must have an active TS clearance, for which you must be a U.S. Citizen to be considered for this position.

Qualifications Desired

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or equivalent technical disciplines.
• 3+ years of experience handling Communications Security (COMSEC) materials and devices.
• International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Certification (ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP).
• Experience working in a highly competitive multi-contractor environment.
• Specific experience operating or maintaining the Family of Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T).
• Required Certifications: None
• U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
• Security Clearance Required: Top Secret
• Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
• Background Check Type: 7 Year Pre-Employment
• Drug Screen Required: No
• Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: Yes

Salary Range$108,203.82—$160,000 USD

Real Id Requirement

This position may require the ability to access to U.S. federal facilities. In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s enforcement of the REAL ID Act, as of May 7, 2025, individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification or an acceptable alternative to gain entry. For a list of acceptable forms of identification, please click here.

Benefits

At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visit ensco.com/careers/benefits to learn more.

Export Control and Licensing

This position may involve access to technology or technical data that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations and the release of which to a non US person may require an export license from the U.S. Government.

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Eeo Statement

ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers– veterans, disability