Senior Space Systems Integration & Test Engineer - PWSA / Ground Segment

We are hiring a Senior Space Systems Integration & Test Engineer to support the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) Ground Management and Integration (GMI) program. This role requires an active DoD Secret security clearance and experience in satellite ground systems integration, software integration, system verification, test automation, Linux environments, and Development Integration Test (DIT) activities.

As a member of the DIT Team, you will support Tranche 2 (T2) ground infrastructure, including SUPERNOVAs, NOVAs, Ground Entry Points (GEPs), and associated ground networks. The GMI program continues Ground Segment development and integration efforts initiated under Tranche 1 (T1) Operations and Integration (O&I), supporting PWSA ground capabilities across current and future tranches., * Perform systems integration, verification, and testing of PWSA satellite ground systems and associated infrastructure.

• Develop and execute integration test plans, test procedures, and verification activities to validate system functionality and requirements.
• Analyze, decompose, and interpret system requirements to establish test objectives, verification methods, and acceptance criteria.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts to improve integration testing efficiency, repeatability, and reliability.
• Execute system-level tests, troubleshoot software and hardware integration issues, and document test results and discrepancies.
• Support integration and testing of SUPERNOVAs, NOVAs, Ground Entry Points (GEPs), and associated ground networks.
• Plan technical approaches, resources, schedules, budgets, and equipment requirements for engineering test activities.
• Develop test and diagnostic programs, test fixtures, equipment specifications, and procedures throughout the engineering development lifecycle.
• Apply object-oriented programming, scripting languages, and Linux-based tools to support software integration, system testing, and troubleshooting.
• Identify opportunities to improve integration processes, test automation, and engineering efficiency, including appropriate applications of artificial intelligence (AI).

• US Citizenship Required to Start
• Active Secret Clearance required to start
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with satellite operations and ground operations systems.
• Experience with systems integration, system verification, and engineering test execution, preferably involving ground systems.
• Software integration experience, including troubleshooting and resolving integration issues.
• Experience analyzing and decomposing system requirements and developing test plans and test procedure documentation.
• Experience developing test automation scripts and executing system integration tests.
• Proficiency with object-oriented programming, system processes, and scripting languages.
• Knowledge of test engineering principles, diagnostic procedures, and engineering development lifecycle processes., * 15+ years of software integration experience.
• 10+ years of recent Linux experience.
• Experience supporting satellite ground systems integration and verification within aerospace, defense, or U.S. Space Force programs.
• Experience identifying and implementing AI-driven improvements to engineering processes and test automation.

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year