Satori Digital ยท 1 month ago
Senior Test Engineer (DoD systems)
Beavercreek, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expSatori Digital is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to lead the testing lifecycle of critical military airborne systems. The role involves strategic test planning, system integration lab management, and overseeing developmental and operational testing, ensuring compliance with military standards.
Management Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and manage a comprehensive test strategy that ensures seamless integration across hardware, software, and operations elements
Establish and manage test milestones, entrance/exit criteria, and requirement traceability within the program schedule
Design and maintain test environments that accurately emulate real-world power, data, and environmental conditions
Implement automated test solutions using tools like Python, Jenkins, Robot Framework, Ansible, and IXIA/Spirent
Lead all phases of ground and flight testing, including test planning, hazard analysis, and safety documentation
Act as the primary engineer during flight tests, managing real-time data collection, analysis, and troubleshooting
Analyze test results covering latency, throughput, encryption performance, and system readiness metrics
Deliver after-action reviews, deficiency reports, and corrective recommendations to leadership and cross-functional teams
Embed automated testing in the DevSecOps pipeline to validate builds every 90 days
Promote early-stage test involvement by integrating validation practices into design and engineering phases
Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with government and platform representatives
Align testing with regulatory and certification bodies including NSA, DISA, and airworthiness authorities
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance compliance
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or a similar field; Master's preferred
15+ years of experience in test engineering for complex DoD systems, including full cycle from lab testing to flight operations
Active TS/SCI security clearance required
Proficient in test automation, data analysis, and statistical tools (MATLAB, Pandas, JMP, etc.)
Knowledge of relevant standards such as MIL-STD-810/461 or RCC 324/125-15
Preferred
Familiarity with ABMS, OMS/UCI, CJADC2, or tactical data-link initiatives
Experience with secure communications, encryption systems, and risk management frameworks (e.g., RMF, eMASS)
Flight test certifications (USAF TPS graduate, FAA DER, or equivalent)
Exposure to Agile methodologies, Model-Based Testing, and systems engineering principles
Company
Satori Digital
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase