Remote Satellite Systems I&T Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced remote Senior/Principal Satellite Systems I&T Engineer to support the functional verification and validation activity for aerospace projects. Ideal candidates should have exceptional engineering skills and strong test experience in aerospace programs.

Position Responsibilities

• Support the U.S. satellite functional verification and validation activity.

• Map technical requirements to verification and validation strategies that ensure product quality.

• Develop test plans and test procedures.

• Execute and validate test documentation and equipment, then train others to run validated procedures/equipment.

• Troubleshoot issues with hardware and/or equipment, collect and analyze test data, and write/review test reports, flags/non-conformances and other documentation, as required.

• Participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of engineering and integration activities.

Satellite Functional Verification and Validation

70%

• Review the satellite functional specification and develop the test plan to verify and validate the requirements.

• Design and build automated testing systems, tooling and/or ground support equipment (GSE) to optimize production and test workflow.

• Execute and validate test documentation and equipment, then train others to run validated procedures/equipment.

• Troubleshoot issues with hardware and/or equipment, collect and analyze test data, and write/review test reports, flags/non-conformances and other documentation, as required.

Satellite System Architecture Development

30%

• Support system architecture trade studies and requirements development to meet mission needs.

• Revise the satellite functional specification for new mission and customer needs.

• Generate system architecture data products, including spacecraft CONOPS, algorithm descriptions, and interface documents.

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.

Preferred: Masters in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.

Experience / Skills / Training

• 9 years of aerospace experience, including 5+ years' experience in satellite operation and SEIT (System Engineering, Integration and Testing) on spacecraft.

• Experience with common Systems Engineering and Test tools (DOORS, CCS5, JIRA).

• Familiar with satellite operation, and any subsystem engineering (Guidance, Navigation, Control, Power system, Data Handling, and Software).

• Familiar with product and quality assurance principles and experienced in generation and disposition of test flags and non-conformance documentation.

• Experience with object-oriented programming (C, C++) and scripting languages (TCL, Python).

• Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation (e.g., electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, CAD models, wire lists).

• Experience with the full Space mission lifecycle, including requirements development, design, manufacturing, test, and mission operations.