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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Test and Integration Engineer - **Company:** The Aerospace Corporation - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $151,300.0 - $226,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Data Auditing, Software Requirements Analysis, System Testing, Systems Integration, Performance Testing, Enterprise Integration, Operational Systems - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9132498/senior-test-and-integration-engineer ## About the Role * BS degree in engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences is required or an equivalent combination of training and experience * 12 or more years of progressively responsible experience in systems engineering or program management * Knowledge of space and space related systems * Demonstrated ability to form and lead teams * Demonstrated ability to work in a highly dynamic Program Office environment with a mix of government, FFRDC, and SETA personnel * Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; experience presenting and writing technical information * Some travel is required * Current TS/SCI or Q clearance is required How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: * Advanced degree in technical discipline (engineering, science or math) * Systems Engineering experience with rapid operational systems * An excellent personal technical reputation and a record of personal technical achievement * Program office and management, independent review, or advisory board experience * Working knowledge of expertise from across the Aerospace corporation, especially subject matter experts and laboratory operations with the ability to support customer needs * Knowledge on MBSE and agile methodologies * Eligibility for Special Access Programs ## Description The Systems Integration and Test Office (SITO) , the place Aerospace goes for integration and test, is currently looking for a Senior Engineering Specialist in Aerospace locations supporting the National Capital Region . This position entails supporting programs executed in multiple region s , including but not limited to satellite programs, ground systems, small satellite experimentation, prototyping, and rapid acquisition; nuclear weapons design and acquisition; nuclear weapons security and non-proliferation. SITO is the Aerospace Engineering Technology Group (ETG) source of expertise in Systems Integration - including technology insertion, and system engineering applied to operationally realistic tests. SITO staff support all program phases from pre-contract assistance with concepts of operation, integration planning, system test planning, design and development activities followed by build, integration, verification, and transition to operations events. This position represents a significant career opportunity to grow the division tasking and be part of innovating solutions to customer challenges. Work Model: This full-time position will be located onsite in Chantilly, VA. What You'll Be Doing * Develop and implement cutting-edge test and integration methodologies including agile practices, Digital Engineering, enterprise performance testing, and proliferated constellation strategies * Lead coordination and integration efforts across Government, SETA, and contractor teams to successfully field highly classified critical systems for Space Systems Center, IC, NASA, and NNSA programs * Provide comprehensive systems engineering and integration expertise spanning mission, organizational, physical, functional, signal, hardware/software, and operational interfaces throughout all acquisition lifecycle phases * Direct test planning and execution activities including test architecture design, operational testing, data evaluation, anomaly resolution, and residual risk assessment for space systems * Support requirements development and validation by establishing verifiable requirements, defining engineering models/simulations/test beds, and ensuring appropriate verification techniques during requirements definition * Deliver integration support to programs and LEPs through integration reviews, failure investigations, studies, and acquisition support for both new and existing programs * Ensure end-to-end program success from requirements definition through Launch, Initialization, and Operations phases with focus on interface and transition requirement validation ## Related Videos - [A walkthrough on Responsible AI Frameworks and Case Studies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/509-a-walkthrough-on-responsible-ai-frameworks-and-case-studies) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Give Your LLMs a Left Brain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1160-give-your-llms-a-left-brain) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)