Satellite System Integration & Test (SEIT) Engineer

A leading aerospace organization is seeking a Satellite System Integration & Test (SEIT) Engineer to support spacecraft verification, validation, and system integration.

This role sits at the intersection of systems engineering, test execution, and hardware/software integration, supporting satellite programs from requirements through formal validation. Key ResponsibilitiesVerification & Validation

• Translate requirements into verification strategies, test plans, and procedures
• Execute testing across Flatsat, HWIL, and SWIL environments
• Develop automated test scripts (TCL, Python, or similar)
• Serve as Test Conductor for formal validation events
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and document results, anomalies, and closures
• Support cross-functional integration and test execution

System Support

• Assist with requirements decomposition and system architecture artifacts
• Contribute to CONOPS, interface documentation, and trade studies

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field
• 3+ years in aerospace systems, integration, or test engineering
• Experience with verification, validation, or integration activities
• Experience with test automation/scripting (TCL, Python, or similar)
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes and test documentation

Preferred Experience

• Hands-on experience with Flatsat, HWIL/SWIL, or simulation environments
• Experience troubleshooting integrated hardware/software systems
• Familiarity with command & control systems (e.g., TERMA CCS5 or similar)

What Matters

• Ability to execute and support real test campaigns
• Comfortable working across hardware, software, and system interfaces
• Experience supporting or leading validation events and readiness reviews, * Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• U.S. citizenship may be required for certain programs or customer requirements.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to work for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• Ability to participate in virtual meetings and teleconferences.
• Ability to travel domestically as required., Aerospace and Defense, Campaigns, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Consulting, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Hardware-Software Integration, Identify Issues, Integration Testing, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, SET (Secure Electronic Transaction), Simulation, Software Administration, Strategic Planning, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Tcl-Tk, Teleconferencing, Test Automation, Test Scripts, Testing, United States Citizen, Validation Testing, Willing to Travel