Systems AI&T - Satellite Payload Lead

Systems AI&T
- Satellite Payload Lead

Location:

Anywhere (Remote)

Type:
Contract

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.

Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis. For our W2 consultants, we offer a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $75.00 to $95.00/hr w2

• 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.

• 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.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• 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.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre‑tax accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.