Ground Software Integration & Test Engineer

Medium; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace engineering firm is seeking a Ground Software Integration & Test Engineer in Chantilly, VA. The role involves developing and maintaining test and evaluation plans, supporting system verification plans, and coordinating with engineering experts. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in STEM, 5 years’ experience in systems engineering, and TS/SCI clearance. This position is ideal for individuals looking to engage in test-related activities and contribute to aerospace solutions.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in systems engineering.
• Experience in system test or planning and execution of other types of analytic activities.
• TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test and evaluation plans.
• Support development and management of system verification plans.
• Coordinate with engineering experts to author test content.

Skills

Technical and analytic understanding of satellite and ground system interaction

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work in fast paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or relevant discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Space Systems Integration (SSI) is a fast-growing engineering company that provides aerospace solutions to a variety of government and commercial customers. Our employees are forward-thinking, self-directed individuals who are committed to solving our customers’ technical challenges.

SSI is seeking an Ground Software Integration & Test Engineer for a role in Chantilly, VA.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain test and evaluation plans and associated planning documentation.
• Support development and management of system verification plans and activities.
• Support other systems engineering processes and documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering subject matter experts to author test content and deliverables, which include test objectives, test measures, test procedures, and data analysis.
• Perform day-of-test roles that include guiding test activities.
• Ensure test integration and alignment with ground and space segment vendors and stakeholders.
• May support Tranche-specific test campaigns within the PWSA Ground Program (PGP)
• Work with development team engineers to support integration of both software and hardware-in-the-loop development, test, and operational environments.
• Evaluate software performance and assess its compatibility with new missions and CONOPS.
• Participate in anomaly resolution activities.
• Engage in test-related activities as systems and needs evolve.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or relevant discipline.
• Technical and analytic understanding of satellite and ground system interaction.
• 5 years’ experience in systems engineering.
• Experience in system test or planning and execution of other types of analytic activities.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• TS/SCI clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years’ experience in space or ground segment integration, test, and evaluation
• Agile framework experience including use of Jira/Confluence
• Experience with DoD and/or IC customers
• Recent experience with space and/or ground systems

Space Systems Integration provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.