Senior Satellite System I&T Engineer

• Support the full functional verification and validation lifecycle for satellite systems, including mapping technical requirements to appropriate test strategies and verification methods.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, test procedures, and verification documentation aligned with system‑level requirements.
• Design, build, and refine automated test systems, ground support equipment, and test tooling to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Execute validated test procedures, collect and analyze test data, and generate detailed test reports, non‑conformance records, and supporting documentation.
• Troubleshoot issues related to flight hardware, test equipment, or automated systems, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
• Participate in cross‑functional coordination activities spanning system engineering, integration, operations, and product assurance.
• Support system architecture tasks, including trade studies, requirements updates, and generation of mission‑level documentation such as CONOPS, algorithms, and interface definitions.
• Revise and maintain functional specifications to incorporate new mission needs and customer requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 9+ years of aerospace engineering experience, including 5+ years working in satellite operations, system engineering, integration, and test (SEIT).
• Hands‑on experience with satellite system testing, functional verification, and validation processes.
• Proficiency with common systems engineering and test tools (e.g., requirements management, command/control environments, workflow tracking systems).
• Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems such as guidance and control, power systems, data handling, avionics, and software.
• Experienced with producing and resolving test flags, non‑conformance reports, and quality assurance documentation.
• Background in object‑oriented languages (e.g., C/C++) and scripting (e.g., Python, TCL).
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation, including schematics, mechanical drawings, CAD models, and cable/wire lists.
• Understanding of the full space mission lifecycle—from requirements development through build, test, launch, and operations.
• U.S. citizenship required; able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience 

Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.