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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Integration and Test Engineer - III - **Company:** L'GARDE, INC. - **Location:** Tustin, CA, United States - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $135,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, Configuration Management, SolidWorks (CAD), Hardware Design, LabVIEW, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Modeling Language, System Testing, Systems Integration, Test Data, Test Scripts, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8236618b82666c42 ## About the Role We're looking for a Systems Integration and Test Engineer who is technically driven, detail-oriented, and thrives in a hands-on environment. In this role, you'll plan, develop, and execute test campaigns for spacecraft payloads and space structure programs across the full system design life cycle., * You hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field (advanced degree a plus). * You have a minimum of five (5) years of experience performing systems integration and test activities for hardware components and systems. * You are experienced in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). * You are proficient with SysML. * You bring hands-on experience across multiple phases of the system design life cycle, from development through qualification and acceptance testing. * You have direct experience with space systems environmental testing (thermal, vacuum, vibration, shock, acoustic). * You are experienced in test procedure development and execution. * You are proficient with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project. * You have experience designing test fixtures using CAD tools such as SolidWorks or similar software. * You are comfortable working with hardware/software integration and testing. * Experience supporting NASA or Department of Defense programs, satellite systems, or spaceflight hardware is strongly preferred. * Familiarity with standards such as GSFC-STD-7000, SMC-S-016, or similar industry standards is a plus. * You are proficient with data acquisition systems and software such as NI LabVIEW or equivalent. * You are detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. * You communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, and collaborate well across teams and disciplines. * You have U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required) or previous clearance. * Strong problem-solving mindset and passion for working in a team-driven culture., * Do you have the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship?, * data acquisition systems and software : 1 year (Required) * systems integration & test activities: 5 years (Required) * Multi-phase system design: 2 years (Required) * designing test fixtures using CAD tools: 2 years (Required) * space systems environmental testing: 3 years (Required) * supporting DoD programs, satellite systems or space programs: 2 years (Preferred) * testing to either GSFC-STD-7000 or SMC-S-016 standards: 1 year (Preferred) * Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): 2 years (Required) * SysML: 2 years (Required) ## Description You'll work closely with engineers, technicians, customers, and program teams to ensure hardware performs as intended in some of the most demanding environments imaginable. From writing test procedures to running environmental tests and analyzing data, your work will be central to verifying performance, reducing risk, and delivering reliable spaceflight systems, * Plan, develop, and execute component-level, subsystem-level, and integrated system test campaigns for spacecraft payloads and space structures. * Define test objectives and methods; author detailed test plans and procedures in accordance with government, industry, and company standards. * Design and support mechanical and electrical test fixtures, ground support equipment, and test support hardware. * Execute environmental testing including thermal, vacuum, vibration, shock, and acoustic testing. * Perform hardware and hardware/software integration and support end-to-end system testing. * Collect, monitor, and analyze test data using data acquisition tools such as NI LabVIEW or equivalent. * Document test results and generate clear, accurate test reports and technical documentation. * Support configuration management and control activities related to testing and hardware integration. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to refine test plans, burn down risk, and verify and validate system requirements. * Analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for continuous improvement. * Support customer interactions, technical interchange meetings, and program reviews as needed. * Contribute to proposals, presentations, and technical briefings for advanced aerospace programs. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Dirty Tests And How To Clean Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/515-dirty-tests-and-how-to-clean-them) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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