Systems AI&T - Satellite Payload Lead

Location: Almont

Description:
Remote

Our client seeks a Systems AI&T - Satellite Payload Lead to design, integrate, and deliver payload support and test equipment for satellite communications payloads. The role develops customized STE hardware, software, and interfaces aligned with satellite bus specifications, supporting payload validation from integration through delivery. The position contributes to test planning, execution, automation, and compliance while coordinating calibrations and logistics to ensure readiness for final integration.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $75.00 to $95.00/hr. w2

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Responsibilities:

• Design and develop customized STE solutions aligned with payload and bus functional, performance, and interface requirements.
• Support integration of STE with payload systems to validate functionality, performance, and environmental resilience.
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and verification activities.
• Assist in building test equipment including hardware, harnessing, and interface components.
• Track and perform certifications on operational payload STE and coordinate calibrations of all STE assets.
• Support development of automation and software tools for test execution and data collection.
• Participate in integration and test activities, including equipment shipping logistics, test procedure training, troubleshooting, and anomaly resolution.
• Ensure compliance with technical, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Support delivery of payload and STE systems to the satellite bus provider for final integration.

Experience Requirements:

• 5-8 years in systems engineering, integration and test, or RF/test engineering.
• Experience with hardware test systems, instrumentation, or integration environments.
• Familiarity with test plans, procedures, and verification processes.
• Understanding of communications payload and satellite subsystems.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
• Experience with satellite or aerospace systems is beneficial.
• Familiarity with Lab View for STE software.
• Familiarity with Python or MATLAB for post-processing data.
• Experience with InControl, Epic, or COSMOS for integration and testing.
• Familiarity with VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and noise figure measurement systems.
• Working knowledge of telemetry architecture and high-speed digital interfaces.

Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.

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Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

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