Test & Evaluation Engieer

DHI Group is hiring for Test and Evaluation (T&E) Engineers to support the United States Space Force Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) Test and Evaluation Squadrons (TES) in Colorado Springs, CO. We are seeking mid‑ to senior‑level engineers and analysts with strong backgrounds in space systems testing, experimentation, and evaluation to join our team as mission needs evolve.

Successful candidates will support multiple phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle, applying rigorous test methodologies to evaluate space systems and capabilities. Experience with developmental, operational, and live‑fire testing, as well as the application of modeling & simulation (M&S) and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HWIL) approaches, is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities may vary based on experience level and mission needs but may include:
Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of space system tests and experiments
Design, develop, and execute advanced test and experimentation programs to assess system performance, effectiveness, and suitability
Apply scientific and statistical methods (e.g., design of experiments) to increase test efficiency and produce actionable results
Create, review, and maintain test engineering documentation, including:
Test Plans
Test Information Sheets
Safety Packages
Data Analysis & Management Plans
Technical and Safety Review Board Briefs
Test Readiness Briefs
Test Cards
Test and Analysis Reports
Perform analysis of pre‑test predictions, including results from M&S and HWIL, to design test profiles, define data collection requirements, and establish go/no‑go criteria
Support system, subsystem, and component reviews to ensure data management and analysis plans (DMAPs) enable effective real‑time and post‑mission evaluation
Execute data analysis requests, conduct data quality reviews, resolve anomalies, and analyze results in accordance with approved analysis plans
Run and evaluate simulations to predict or assess system performance under relevant operational scenarios
Monitor M&S data collection and guide test result evaluation against customer requirements and performance expectations
Develop test reports, briefings, and presentations for complex data sets
Create or enhance data analysis tools to support testing and evaluation activities

Required Qualifications (Mid to Senior Level)
Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Engineering, Mathematics, Probability, Statistics, or a related science discipline
5–10+ years of demonstrated systems and/or test engineering experience supporting space, ground, operations, or sustainment segments of DoD programs
Strong understanding of test, evaluation, and experimentation, including distinctions between developmental, operational, and integrated testing
Experience with methods such as:
Modeling and simulation
Laboratory and open‑air testing
Live‑fire testing
System decomposition
Design of experiments and response surface methodologies
Regression testing
Validation and verification of models and simulations
Ability to support integrated engineering and analysis teams across:
Design reviews
Test planning working groups
Test card development
Disciplined test execution
Post‑test and post‑flight reporting
Strong analytical skills and patience for processing and analyzing complex test and experimentation data
Willingness to adapt to evolving roles and responsibilities in support of customer needs
Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Space‑related data communications
EO/IR/RF sensors
Spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control (GNC)
Space system architectures
Space battle management and control
Cyber
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (required)

Preferred / Senior‑Level Qualifications
Master’s degree in Operations Research, Engineering, Mathematics, Probability, Statistics, or a related science field (no exceptions)
10+ years of relevant professional experience
Background as a Space Weapons Officer (W13S/13S) with an understanding of joint operations, and/or a graduate of specialized T&E training (e.g., USAFTPS Space Test Course)
DoD Acquisition Professional Development (APDP/ADPD) Level III – Test and Evaluation
Prior experience working within the DoD or as a defense contractor supporting T&E missions
Knowledge of orbital mechanics and astrodynamics
Experience in space operations or operational test environments
Strong background in statistical analysis of large, complex data sets
Application of operations research techniques, including:
Database query languages
Design of experiments and response surface methodologies
Scripting or programming languages
Development of analytical models and simulations

Why DHI Group
At DHI Group, we support some of the most critical space and defense missions in the nation by empowering talented professionals to do meaningful, high‑impact work. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous learning—while providing stability, leadership support, and opportunities for long‑term growth.
As a trusted government partner, DHI Group offers our team members the opportunity to work at the forefront of space system development and evaluation, directly contributing to mission success while building rewarding and sustainable careers.
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