Systems Test Engineer – GPS/GN&C

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Systems Test Engineer – GPS/GN&C in Woodland Hills, California for a one-year onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This position will support integration, verification, and test activities for guidance, navigation, and control systems, with a strong focus on GPS integrity, test automation, simulation, and system troubleshooting.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 12+ years of relevant experience, master’s degree with 10+ years, or PhD with 8+ years.
• Working knowledge of DO-229D Appendix R.
• Knowledge of TSO/MSO-C145.
• Experience with test automation and simulation for GPS integrity verification and validation.
• Strong system-level troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing or implementing test methods for hardware, software, or integrated systems.
• Experience supporting system integration and test activities.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Active Secret clearance.
• Knowledge of the DO-178C development process.
• Experience with test equipment such as network analyzers, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, synthesizers, digitizers, or signal analyzers.
• Experience with Spirent or similar GPS simulation and test equipment.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute test methods for individual components and complete integrated systems.
• Support verification of algorithms, software, and simulation tools used for guidance, navigation, and control applications.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment and system issues during integration and sell-off activities.
• Perform system architecture characterization studies with systems engineering teams.
• Support GPS integrity verification and validation using automated test and simulation environments.
• Analyze test data and identify required changes to test methodology, equipment, procedures, or system implementation.
• Communicate technical status, findings, and risks to Integration & Test leadership.
• Support system build-out, integration, and verification activities.

Pay

• $112.21 per hour.

Job ID

2185

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.