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Job Description Job Description Scientific Systems Company Inc. (SSCI) is seeking an experienced Product Test & Evaluation Deputy Group Lead to build and lead a high-performance test organization for SSCI's autonomy software and integrated mission-system products. As our software is deployed across multiple OEM unmanned aircraft platforms, this role will own the verification evidence that proves our products are reliable, repeatable, and mission-ready at scale. You will own test strategy, test architecture, and test execution across the full product lifecycle (unit and integration through software-in-the-loop (SIL), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), sensor integration, performance and regression campaigns, ground test, and flight test. You will also own the test infrastructure that makes this possible: simulation environments, test benches, automated test frameworks, CI/CD test pipelines, and multi-platform test labs. Secondarily, you will ensure test practices and verification records satisfy SSCI's ISO-aligned Quality Management System, partnering with the QA function on audits, corrective actions, and process governance. This Deputy Group leader establishes SSCI's long-term product test strategy and owns execution across the Solutions Division. As SSCI expands its licensed software model, this role is central to demonstrating that our products meet the highest operational and airworthiness-relevant standards. Essential Functions Test Leadership and Strategy Establish and execute SSCI's enterprise test strategy for autonomy and mission-system products, spanning software, system, and platform-integration levels. Build, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary test organization (test engineering, test automation, build and release, field test and field service engineers). Define test coverage models, entry/exit criteria, and release qualification gates; own the go/no-go verification recommendation for product releases. Develop test metrics and dashboards - coverage, defect escape rate, automation yield, test cycle time, flight-test readiness - and drive continuous improvement against them. Must be able to obtain and maintain a United States DoD Security Clearance. Test Engineering and Execution Own planning and execution of comprehensive verification and validation campaigns: functional, regression, performance, stress and edge-case, HIL, sensor integration, ground test, and flight test. Translate system and customer requirements into verifiable test requirements, test procedures, and traceable verification evidence. Drive test automation and continuous testing into CI/CD pipelines to shorten feedback loops and scale coverage across platform variants. Own readiness, fidelity, and configuration control of simulation environments, test equipment, instrumentation, and multi-platform test infrastructure. Own test data management and analysis, including flight and bench data reduction, anomaly investigation, and root-cause support to engineering. Quality Assurance and Compliance (Secondary) Ensure test artifacts, verification records, and release documentation satisfy SSCI's ISO-aligned QMS requirements. Support QA-led audits, nonconformance handling, corrective and preventive actions, and management reviews as the test organization's representative. Ensure acceptance criteria and design verification requirements are documented and enforced in coordination with systems engineering and QA. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with engineering, program management, field operations, and OEM partners to align test scope, schedules, and acceptance expectations across diverse aircraft systems. Ensure field test results, customer-reported issues, and OEM integration findings feed back into test coverage, regression suites, and product improvement. Continuous Improvement Identify technical unknowns, test gaps, and operational risks, and prioritize test investment accordingly. Drive standardization, reuse, scalability, and automation across all test workflows and platform variants. Requirements Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience in test engineering, systems verification and validation, or integration and test of complex software/hardware systems. Experience leading and managing technical test or integration teams. Demonstrated experience building or scaling test programs and test automation for complex SW/HW systems such as autonomy, aerospace, robotics, or other mission-critical platforms. Hands-on experience with structured test methodologies, requirements-based verification, test planning, and multi-platform compatibility testing. Working familiarity with ISO 9001 processes and QMS-related verification documentation. Preferred Qualifications Experience testing flight-critical or aviation autonomy systems, including ground and flight test campaigns. Experience supporting government or defense programs. Depth in CI/CD, DevSecOps, test automation frameworks, simulation tools, and hardware-in-the-loop environments. Experience with test data analysis, instrumentation, and telemetry-based anomaly investigation. Active or prior DoD security clearance. Excellent communication and organizational leadership skills. Benefits Salary: $160,000 - $221,000 (Depends on Experience) Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Hybrid Work Schedule Free Food & Snacks Wellness Resources Summer 9/80 work schedule

Job Description Job Description Overview Join Our Talent Network Stay connected. Explore future opportunities. Engage on your terms. Our Talent Network is designed for professionals who want to stay informed about upcoming Chenega MIOS opportunities in government contracting-without committing to a formal job application. Network Architecture SME Huntsville, AL Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer's core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level! Our Strength Is Our People We believe taking care of our employees will deliver the best support to our customers and our community. Our success is attributable to our employees. We recruit and retain civic-minded people who fit our family-oriented small business culture. Valued people deliver the highest level of professionalism and support to our customers. We provide our employees with a positive work environment and social activities that reinforce teamwork. Venturi, LLC A Chenega Company has a challenging career opportunity for a Network Architecture SME who will support the US Marine Corps on the DIAMNDSS III (US Marine Corps Organic Precision Fires) contract. Decision Support Division (DSD) Integrated Air Missile and Network Defense and Space Support (DIAMNDSS III) delivers system utility analysis and combat development in support of the Warfighter by providing analysis, execution and analysis support of exercises and wargames, and experimentation support, including analysis to United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) in the areas of space, space control, high altitude air and missile defense, and associated cyberspace operations. The Network Architecture SME initiates, supervises, and/or develops requirements from project inception to conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs. This individual provides strategic advice, technical guidance, and expertise to program and project staff and provides detailed analysis, evaluation, and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission-critical challenges/issues. The Network Architecture SME consults with the client to define needs or problems and supervises, studies, and leads surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions. This individual supports the Marine Corps Organic Precision Fires Mounted (OPFM). OPFM is a command and control (C2) system that provides precision fire to the LAV (Light Armored Vehicle) where the C2 system controls the launch and flight (semi-autonomous loitering munitions) for precision fires. The Network Architecture SME supports the system integration, hardware requirements, design, and simulation for the C2 system. The system uses custom software that provides video simulation for the test and training for the C2 system. The Network Architecture SME also plays a critical role in supporting the Marine Corps Target Handoff System (THS). THSv2 is a dismounted Android C2 system for Ground Fires and Digitally Aided CAS (Close Air Support). In addition to the Android development for the C2 system, this individual is responsible for developing and implementing the organic radio (SINCGARS) interface modem (SoftModem) to replace an existing product. Responsibilities Apply subject matter expertise in designing and optimizing wired/wireless network architectures for unmanned systems (UAS, drones). Employ system-level, technical expertise, and communications skills to express complex technical problems to the team and the US government customer Understand and explain problems to a diverse audience Provide expert assistance from problem proposal to situational debugging and resolve problems Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred) from an accredited college or university 10+ years of broad experience, including at least 5+ years of specialized experience in the required area of expertise Secret clearance required Preferred Qualifications: MS STEM degree Diverse technical skills in hardware, software, and firmware Technical problem-solving expertise and experience Ability to analyze and evaluate issues and design, develop, and deliver innovative solutions. Patents or patents pending Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Possesses extensive academic and professional knowledge in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Has complex experience in computer simulation, client-server architectures, advanced networking techniques and protocols, databases, high-order programming languages, and operating systems Can design and develop advanced networking techniques and protocols, database management systems, and programming in high-order languages Initiates, supervises, and/or develops requirements from a project's inception to the conclusion for complex to extremely complex programs Provides strategic advice, technical guidance, and expertise to program and project staff Can perform detailed analyses, evaluations, and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client-specific or mission-critical challenges/issues Consults with the client to define needs or problems Supervises, studies, and leads surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions Has familiarity with DOD and Marine Corps processes and procedures. Can work in a high-paced environment while coordinating with multiple organizations and leadership. Has proficiency with Microsoft software applications. Executes and completes tasks with no supervision. Can travel 20-25% to CONUS and OCONUS locations. Can work nights, weekends, and holidays as required. How you'll grow At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers. Benefits At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you. Chenega MIOS's culture Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives. Corporate citizenship Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities. Learn more about Chenega's impact on the world. Chenega MIOS News- Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links: Chenega MIOS web site - Glassdoor at-Chenega-MIOS- EI_IE369514.11,23.htm LinkedIn - Facebook - , LLC

Job Description Job Description ABOUT ROCKET LAB Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us. SPACE SYSTEMS At Rocket Lab, we're not just launching rockets - we're building the future of space. Our Space Systems team builds everything from complete spacecraft, precision payloads to the components and subsystems that allow them to thrive in space, like solar panels, flight software, star trackers, optical systems, separation systems, radios, and more. Our Space Systems team has enabled more than 1,700 missions, ranging from interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing to national security and defense initiatives. The team has built spacecraft, payloads, and components for missions to the Moon and Mars, working with partners including NASA, the Space Development Agency, and the U.S. Space Force. Whether it's a single high-performance spacecraft, constellation, or the vertically integrated components that help them get to space - our world class Space Systems team is empowering some of the boldest and most ambitious space missions. PRINCIPAL SPACECRAFT GUIDANCE NAVIGATION AND CONTROL (GNC) ENGINEER - SECRET CLEARANCE Based out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Principal Spacecraft GNC Engineer - Secret Clearance is responsible for leading GNC and ADCS development for Rocket Lab's growing fleet of diverse spacecraft. You will demonstrate a firm grasp of spacecraft GNC concepts and applications. You will work with all facets of the engineering life cycle: spacecraft concept and algorithm development, flight software implementation, subsystem requirements development, detailed GNC design, subsystem integration & test (I&T), and vehicle I&T. You will be responsible for planning and maintaining the development schedule to support the Space Systems Software organization in executing leading edge programs and products. You will work closely with related teams, including Systems, Avionics, Flight Software, Mission Operations, and Ground Software. You will also directly interact with customers to ensure mission success. WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: Mentor a team responsible for GNC design, modeling, and analysis for a wide variety of spacecraft and space missions to include LEO, MEO, GEO, Lunar, Interplanetary, Reentry, and RPOD Design of flight software, algorithms, and simulation product Development of spacecraft autonomy tools for constellation management GNC component selection and GNC subsystem design Test process development and execution Define fault detection and response Hardware-in-the-loop and Monte Carlo simulation Integration of flight and simulation software with modern analysis, test, and operations tools Support internal and external design reviews Work with department leads and program managers to plan and maintain team schedule and milestones and report technical status Coordinate with teams in Denver, Colorado and New Zealand YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS PRINCIPAL SPACECRAFT GNC ENGINEER : B.S and 12+ years of industry experience in GNC/ADCS Active Secret clearance, with ability to obtain TS/SCI Prior experience directly interfacing with aerospace customers in the commercial or government sectors U.S citizenship is required, due to program requirements THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: MS or PhD 2+ years of RPOD design and operations experience Active TS/SCI clearance Experience in Jira planning and workflow Prior experiencing mentoring a team of younger engineers Hands-on experience with IMU, reaction wheels, star trackers, gyroscopes, and other GNC hardware Experience developing blended attitude solutions from a variety of sensor data Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and verifying flight software Demonstrated experience with spacecraft on-orbit operations and anomaly resolution Prior experience leading a team across a project lifecycle (not necessarily a spacecraft, not necessarily a whole GNC system) Prior experience working multiple projects simultaneously and determining priorities for a team Experience with GNC-related Business Development or conceptual design work This position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, computer work, and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise, dust, and fumes in production areas. Anticipated annual equity grant value is designed around function, level, experience, and other factors; realized value depends on vesting and stock-price performance. Join one of the world's fastest-growing space companies and own a piece of it. In addition to competitive base pay, you'll receive company stock as part of your total compensation package , giving you a direct stake in our success. As we expand to new launch sites, groundbreaking missions, and global markets, your ownership has the opportunity to grow alongside the company. Our comprehensive benefits package includes our industry-leading Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock), top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Additional perks include subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on our popular merch store, and a variety of other employee discounts. Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Total Compensation (base and equity) $247,000-$376,000 USD Base Salary $195,000-$295,000 USD WHAT TO EXPECT We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way. Important information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days. FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY: For security reasons, background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union, or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.