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Posting rules out sponsorship
The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship or security clearance.
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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 2 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
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No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
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What Ensco INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Railway Research Engineer II” (Civil Engineers) in CO: $101k–$124k, median $112k.
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Citizenship requirement statedFrom the posting’s own wording.
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Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
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Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 2 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Ensco INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 2 certified filings for “Railway Research Engineer II” (Civil Engineers) in CO: $101k–$124k, median $112k. Most were filed at wage level I (50%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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About the role
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.
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Position Description
ENSCO Inc. is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science, and advanced technology solutions supporting mission success, safety, and security for government and commercial customers worldwide.
We are seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineer to work directly with Government mission leaders and independently governed program teams delivering elements of a critical space mission capability. Each participating organization may hold a different architecture vision, acquisition path, technical baseline, funding profile, and delivery schedule. This role creates trusted relationships and shared technical evidence needed to bring those efforts together.
The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space System Command. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Developing T&E strategy, Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) Development Evaluation Framework, requirement verification and test plans, test objectives, test methodology, and evaluation criteria
• Collecting, reviewing, analyzing, and reporting T&E data
• Supporting implementation of common Test and Evaluation database for the program
• Supporting development of DoD compliant deficiency reporting and resolution system
• Supporting T&E reviews, audits, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), Deficiency Review Boards (DRBs), Materiel Improvement Process Review Boards (MIPRBs), and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs)
• Position requires travel to DoD and contractor test sites (up to 25% per year)
Qualifications Required
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math, or related technical field
• At least 5 years of test and evaluation experience with DoD/USAF test processes and documentation, including at least 2 years leading multifaceted tests and test project teams, with responsibility for overseeing scheduling.
• Experience working with military or DoD civilian clients and managing professional relationships
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• AN ACTIVE DOD SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION FOR WHICH, YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
Qualifications Desired
• Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, physics, math, or related technical field
• 5+ years of test and evaluation experience on SATCOM systems
• 7+ years of systems engineering experience
• INCOSE CSEP or ESEP certification
• Active Top Secret security clearance
Work Location Type: On-Site
Required Certifications: None
U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Security Clearance Required: Active secret
Employment Type: Regular Full-time
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