Sustainment Test & Evaluation Engineer
ensco
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · Colorado Springs · United States
Posted Jun 16, 2026
- Full-time
- On-site
- Mission Systems Group (MSG)
ensco
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · Colorado Springs · United States
Posted Jun 16, 2026
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.
ENSCO Inc is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science and advanced technology solutions that guarantee mission success, safety, and security to governments and private industries worldwide.
ENSCO is seeking a Sustainment Test & Evaluation (T&E) Engineer to support a Space Systems Command (SSC) Program Management Office (PMO) located at Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), CO. We conduct Operations & Sustainment (O&S) activities for state-of-the-art Military and Commercial Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) systems, providing global secure, survivable and protected communications for our Nation’s warfighters.
We are looking for an innovative, creative and highly-motivated T&E Engineer capable of autonomous, on-the-job learning/growth to conduct independent testing as well as terminal operations for a diverse set of strategic and tactical MILSATCOM space systems and NC3 capabilities/infrastructure. The ideal candidate will employ their skills and experience to tackle technical challenges and drive executable solutions for legacy and transitioning strategic and tactical space-based telecommunication capabilities. The ideal candidate will conduct test planning, execution and assessments using established/proven government processes and procedures for independent verification and validation of new hardware/software changes to technical baselines. Work in a state-of-the-art laboratory with multiple to effectively and efficiently test system upgrades/improvements. Join our high-functioning, high-performing MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) Sustainment Integrated Product Team (IPT) and be an important part of directly and positively affecting Joint and Allied combat readiness as they employ MILSATCOM and NC3 space systems, terminals and software applications worldwide during full spectrum military operations.
This position is on-site at Colorado Springs, CO. Some of the job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Design, plan, coordinate and execute testing on the Family of Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T), Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal (Global-ASNT), Time Distribution Subsystem Pre-Processor (TDSPP), MILSATCOM Messaging System (MMS), Global Broadcast Service (GBS) and various other MILSATCOM systems, subsystems and devices
• Provide engineering and technical support, including integration, communication circuit troubleshooting, system-level anomaly resolution and identification and isolation of 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: Up to 20% to CONUS and OCONUS locations upon government customer direction
Qualifications Required
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or similar technical discipline from an accredited university
• 10+ years leadership/management experience
• 5+ years experience with DoW/USAF/USSF test processes and documentation
• 5+ years experience working with military or DoW civilian clients and managing professional relationships
• 5+ years experience working in a highly competitive multi-contractor environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written, verbal communications and presentation skills
• AN ACTIVE SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION FOR WHICH, YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
Qualifications Desired
• 5+ years of Developmental Test (DT) experience supporting a DoW Lead Developmental Test Organization (LDTO) or other verification test organization
• 5+ years of Operational Test (OT) experience supporting a DoW Operational Test Agency (OTA) or other validation test organization
• Proper handling and use of cryptographic equipment
• Understands basic principles of cyber security testing focused on DoW STIG compliance
• Possesses International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) certification (e.g., ASEP, CSEP, ESEP)
• Possesses knowledge of DoW mission system sustainment processes
• Understands Narrowband/Wideband/Protected SATCOM capabilities; previously operated/maintained one or more of the following systems: FAB-T, MMS, Global-ASNT and/or GBS
• Understands basic use of Jira/Confluence or other Digital Engineering (DE) applications (e.g., MBSE)
Required Certifications: N/A
U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Security Clearance Required: Active Secret
Employment Type: Regular full-time
Background Check Type: 7 year pre-employment
Drug Screen Required: No
Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: No
REAL ID Requirement
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Benefits
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