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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test and Integration Engineer - **Company:** The Aerospace Corporation - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $151,300 - $226,900 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Data Auditing, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Performance Testing, System-level Testing - **Published:** November 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9292222/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 aerospace engineering, astronautics, or related space systems discipline * Systems Engineering experience with rapid operationally responsive satellite systems * Hands-on experience with spacecraft integration and test (I&T), environmental test campaigns (thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC), or launch site operations * An excellent personal technical reputation and a record of personal technical achievement in spacecraft or payload engineering * Embedded customer support independent review, or advisory board experience on satellite programs * Working knowledge of expertise across the Aerospace corporation, especially spacecraft subject matter experts and laboratory/test facility operations * Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and agile methodologies as applied to spacecraft development ## 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 supports flight and ground segment programs executed across multiple mission areas, including satellite bus and payload integration, spacecraft ground systems, small satellite experimentation, prototyping, and rapid acquisition; nuclear weapons design and acquisition; and nuclear weapons security and non-proliferation. SITO is the Aerospace Engineering Technology Group (ETG) source of expertise in spacecraft and satellite systems integration - including on-orbit technology insertion and systems engineering applied to operationally realistic, mission-representative testing. SITO staff support all program phases, from pre-contract assistance with concept of operations and mission architecture, through integration planning, system-level test planning, design and development activities, spacecraft build and integration, launch and on-orbit verification, and transition to satellite operations. This position represents a significant career opportunity to grow division tasking and help shape solutions to our customers' hardest spacecraft integration and test challenges. Work Model: This full-time position will be located onsite in Chantilly, VA. What You'll Be Doing * Develop and implement cutting-edge satellite test and integration methodologiesincluding agile practices, enterprise performance testing, and proliferated constellation strategies * Lead coordination and integration effortsacross Government, SETA, and contractor teams to successfully field highly classified mission-critical spacecraft systems for national security, civil and commercial satellite programs * Direct spacecraft test planning and execution activitiesincluding test architecture design, operational testing, data evaluation, anomaly resolution, and residual risk assessment for space systems * Support requirements development and validation by establishing verifiable spacecraft and payload requirements, defining engineering models/simulations/satellite test beds, and ensuring appropriate verification techniques during requirements definition * Deliver integration support to satellite programs and Launch and Early Orbit Phases (LEOPs) and/or (Transition Implementation Plan) TIP through integration reviews, failure investigations, engineering studies, and acquisition support for both new and existing space programs * Ensure end-to-end program successfrom requirements definition through Launch, Initialization, and On-Orbit Operations phases, with focus on spacecraft interface and launch-to-operations transition requirement validation