Space-to-Ground Systems Integration Engineer
Core
Lead end-to-end systems integration and test activities for satellite communication systems, managing requirements verification from concept through operational transition.
Role type
Senior Systems Integration and Test Engineer (Space-to-Ground)
Builds
Mission-critical space-to-ground, ground-to-user, and space-to-user architectures and test programs
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems integration planning and execution, Test and Evaluation (T&E), Requirements verification and traceability, Interface Control Document (ICD) management, System Test and Integration Plans (STIP) development, Orbital mechanics, Satellite subsystems knowledge, Ground system functions (command and control, telemetry), Simulation environments (STK, Simulink), Scripting (Python, MATLAB), Systems engineering tools (Cameo)
Preferred skills
Cloud/virtual architecture, Agile testing methodologies, AI/ML for testing optimization, U.S. Space Force or Intelligence Community mission testing experience
Technologies
AWS, Azure, GCP, STK, Simulink, Cameo, Python, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and verification procedures for mission-critical interfaces, Coordinate multi-disciplinary integration efforts by developing System Integration Plans (SIPs) and System Test and Integration Plans (STIPs), Execute developmental and operational test campaigns including DT, OT, and integrated test events, Provide technical risk management and mission assurance support by identifying integration risks and conducting trade studies, Support modern development practices by implementing Agile and DevSecOps methodologies for CI/CD pipelines, Manage requirements flow down and ensure verification coverage using engineering models and testbeds
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
