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# Senior Systems Integration & Test Engineer

- **Company:** Cornerstone Defense
- **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Regression Testing, SoapUI, Systems Integration, Software Troubleshooting, Gherkin, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket, Cucumber (Software)
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8676197/senior-systems-integration-test-engineer

## About the Role

* Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.
 * Experience with systems integration and testing of software products in Agile, CI/CD environments
 * Experience with regression testing, test scripting, and/or test automation tools
 * Experience with troubleshooting and debugging software-based systems and products
 * Experience with with Linux (Red Hat), Python, and/or Perl scripting
 * Active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a Polygraph after start.
Preferred Quals:

 * Experience working in a Satellite Ground System development or operations environment
 * Experience with ground station and satellite domains (such as terrestrial data networking, command and telemetry, launch operations, flight dynamics, mission planning, on-orbit operations), CompTIA Security + or equivalent certification
 * Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
 * Experience in Test Automation experience (Cucumber, Gherkin, Zypher, SoapUI)
 * Experience with Java, C++, or Python, Experience with Linux operating system, Experience in a Cloud environment; AWS certification is helpful

## Description

* In this role, you will work with a cross-disciplinary team of engineers who are leading the industry in ground systems solutions.
 * Conduct integration and test activities as a member of an Agile Release Train (ART) team.
 * Identify technical issues during software and hardware integration and collaborate with fellow engineers to drive solutions to closure.
 * Develop and execute automated test scripts.
 * Troubleshoot and debug system issues.
 * Operate effectively within an Agile program environment.


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