Military GPS User Equipment Systems Engineer

Job Description

Military GPS User Equipment Systems Engineer Location El Segundo CA Hybrid Who We Are Aurex is a mission focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems we design test and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield ready capability Born in Huntsville and built for speed Aurex brings together aerospace veterans combat tested operators and forward leaning technologists to solve problems that matterfast We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision clarity and zero tolerance for fluff Your Role Are you looking for an opportunity to combine systems engineering expertise with test and evaluation to help modernize military Positioning Navigation and Timing PNT capabilities Aurex is seeking a Military GPS User Equipment Systems Engineer to support the US Air Force in the development integration security and verification of next generation Military GPS User Equipment MGUE In this role youll work alongside government customers FFRDCs and industry partners to develop test strategies evaluate system performance assess security impacts and ensure GPS capabilities are delivered securely reliably and mission ready The ideal candidate combines strong systems engineering experience with a background in integration and test secure system design and military GPS technologies Youll help translate operational needs into technical solutions while supporting the full engineering lifecyclefrom requirements development and systems integration through developmental test operational evaluation and fielding Key Responsibilities Perform systems engineering activities supporting the development and integration of Military GPS User Equipment MGUEDevelop and execute comprehensive test strategies including test vectors test plans procedures readiness reviews and test reportsEvaluate system requirements and map them to verification methods automated test scripts and acceptance criteriaSupport integration verification and validation activities for GPS receiver hardware and softwareParticipate in white box and black box testing activities to verify system functionality security and performanceEvaluate cryptographic implementations information assurance requirements and system security protocolsPerform security impact assessments and provide technical recommendations to support Program Office decision makingReview and interpret GPS Interface Control Documents ICDs Technical Requirements Documents TRDs and engineering specificationsMonitor and assess developmental and operational test execution while identifying technical risks and recommending corrective actionsCollaborate with government customers FFRDCs vendors and cross functional engineering teams to achieve program objectivesSupport technical interchange meetings design reviews and acquisition milestonesPrepare engineering documentation technical reports briefings and program deliverablesTravel up to 15 as required to support customer meetings and test eventsBasic Qualifications Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Mathematics Physics or another technical discipline7 years of experience as a Systems Engineer Systems Integration Engineer Test Engineer Test Manager or Lead Tester supporting DoD programs5 years of experience developing or reviewing test plans procedures reports test vectors and verification strategies5 years of experience supporting DoD Integration and Test activities5 years of experience with cryptography information assurance or secure systems engineeringExperience with white box and black box testing methodologiesKnowledge of military GPS systems Positioning Navigation and Timing PNT technologies and GPS receiver architecturesAbility to interpret GPS Interface Control Documents ICDs and Technical Requirements Documents TRDsKnowledge of security protocols and secure system engineering principlesExperience supporting technical discussions with government customers vendors and engineering stakeholdersAbility to communicate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams while working independently on complex technical effortsProficiency with Microsoft Office Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Teams and collaborative project management toolsActive Secret Security ClearancePreferred Qualifications Experience supporting Military GPS User Equipment MGUE programsExperience with GPS satellite simulatorsExperience supporting Lead Developmental Test Organizations LDTO or Operational Test Authorities OTAExperience with Agile software development methodologiesFamiliarity with DoD acquisition and systems engineering processesExperience performing systems integration for space or defense systemsModel Based Systems Engineering MBSE experienceTSSCI Security ClearanceMasters degree in Engineering Mathematics Physics Computer Science or a related fieldITEA Certified Test and Evaluation Professional CTEP or comparable Test \& Evaluation certificationHow You Will Be Rewarded The salary range for this role is 175000 225000 annually We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary Compensation is determined by the candidates work experience education training and relevant skills We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees health well being and professional growth Location El Segundo CA Hybrid Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer It prohibits discrimination retaliation or any type of harassment on the basis of race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status citizenship immigration status or any other legally protected status in employment including in hiring firing and recruiting decisions All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex There may be limited circumstances in which a law regulation executive order or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would Aurex require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law regulation executive order or government contract applicable to that position For all other positions Aurex does not consider an applicants citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the US government to access export controlled items any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment which is separate from the I 9 process for that specific position A background check will be required prior to any hire Elevate your career by joining the Aurex Platform a leader in aerospace innovation