Senior Satellite System I&T Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer – Integration & Test

Location: on‑site in Merritt Island, FL (remote work available)

Salary Range: $145K–$190K

• Support the full functional verification and validation lifecycle for satellite systems, including mapping technical requirements to appropriate test strategies and verification methods.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, test procedures, and verification documentation aligned with system‑level requirements.
• Design, build, and refine automated test systems, ground support equipment, and test tooling to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Execute validated test procedures, collect and analyze test data, and generate detailed test reports, non‑conformance records, and supporting documentation.
• Troubleshoot issues related to flight hardware, test equipment, or automated systems, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
• Participate in cross‑functional coordination activities spanning system engineering, integration, operations, and product assurance.
• Support system architecture tasks, including trade studies, requirements updates, and generation of mission‑level documentation such as CONOPS, algorithms, and interface definitions.
• Revise and maintain functional specifications to incorporate new mission needs and customer requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 9+ years of aerospace engineering experience, including 5+ years working in satellite operations, system engineering, integration, and test (SEIT).
• Hands‑on experience with satellite system testing, functional verification, and validation processes.
• Proficiency with common systems engineering and test tools (e.g., requirements management, command/control environments, workflow tracking systems).
• Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems such as guidance and control, power systems, data handling, avionics, and software.
• Experience with producing and resolving test flags, non‑conformance reports, and quality assurance documentation.
• Background in object‑oriented languages (e.g., C/C++) and scripting (e.g., Python, TCL).
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation, including schematics, mechanical drawings, CAD models, and cable/wire lists.
• Understanding of the full space mission lifecycle—from requirements development through build, test, launch, and operations.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.