Integration & Test Engineer, Space Electronics

Trident; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Trident Systems in Sterling, VA is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer to lead planning, execution, and continuous improvement of test activities for space-grade electronics. You will work with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to design test systems and validate flight/non-flight electronics for satellite programs.

The role requires 2+ years in integration/testing, experience with oscilloscope, power supply, logic analyzer, and automated test setups, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in integration, testing, or verification of electronic systems.
• Hands-on experience with test equipment and automated test systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, procedures, and verification matrices for space electronics.
• Perform functional, environmental, and system-level testing of electronic assemblies and subsystems.
• Document results with test reports, discrepancy reports, and root-cause analyses.
• Design, develop, and maintain test fixtures, harnesses, automated test setups, and supporting software.
• Ensure all test activities meet AS9100, configuration management, and traceability requirements.

Skills

Test equipment handling

Scripting/automation

System integration troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Logic analyzers

Automated test systems

Job description

Position Title: Integration & Test Engineer, Space Electronics

Requisition ID: 1858

Position Location: Sterling, VA

Position Reports To: Manager, Space Electronics

Supervises Others: No

At Trident Systems, we believe that strong engineering principles are fundamental to driving innovation and solving complex problems. We promote a culture characterized by rigorous engineering practices and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is achieved by leveraging our organization’s collective expertise through collaborative development processes, which include thorough design and peer reviews. We can deliver innovative, high-performance solutions that meet our customers’ evolving requirements by integrating our specialized knowledge in aerospace electronic systems with appropriately scaled development methodologies.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation effects mitigated, designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting‑edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Position Summary

We are expanding our multidisciplinary engineering team and seeking an Integration & Test Engineer (internal level 2) to lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of test activities for space‑grade electronics. This role is central to ensuring that our hardware meets mission requirements, manufacturing quality standards, and the stringent expectations of the aerospace industry.

You will work closely with electrical engineers, software engineers, manufacturing teams, and quality assurance to design test equipment, develop test procedures, integrate hardware and software test systems, and validate flight and non-flight electronics used in satellite programs.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Test Planning & Strategy
  • Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and verification matrices for space electronics.
  • Define test coverage, acceptance criteria, and compliance pathways aligned with AS9100 and customer requirements.
  • Participate in design reviews to ensure testability and integration readiness.
• Test Execution & Reporting
  • Perform functional, environmental, and system-level testing of electronic assemblies and subsystems.
  • Document results with clarity and rigor, including test reports, discrepancy reports, and root-cause analyses.
  • Support troubleshooting and failure analysis during integration and production.
• Test Equipment Design & Integration
  • Design, develop, and maintain test fixtures, harnesses, automated test setups, and supporting software.
  • Integrate hardware and software components into reliable, repeatable test systems for production use.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to ensure test equipment is robust, maintainable, and compliant.
• Quality & Compliance
  • Ensure all test activities meet AS9100, configuration management, and traceability requirements.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes, documentation, and quality controls.
  • Support audits, reviews, and customer interactions related to test and verification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in integration, testing, or verification of electronic systems.
• Hands‑on experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, and automated test systems.
• Familiarity with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB).
• Working knowledge of electronics fundamentals, system integration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience working in a regulated or high‑reliability environment (aerospace, defense, medical devices, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with space electronics, radiation‑tolerant hardware, or satellite subsystems.
• Knowledge of environmental testing (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC).
• Experience developing automated test equipment (ATE) for production environments.
• Understanding of configuration management and requirements management tools.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 or similar quality management systems.

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $61,000 - $113,000

Please Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, business considerations, and geographic location where applicable.

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life with AD&D
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
  • Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including company match)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
• Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)

Trident Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] .

Pay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)