Senior Satellite I&T Engineer: Automation & Validation

Airbus US Space & Defense, Inc.; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc is seeking an experienced Sr. Satellite System Integration and Test Engineer to support functional verification and validation of aerospace projects. The role requires mapping requirements to verification strategies, developing test plans, and executing tests.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in satellite operations, SEIT, and tools like DOORS, CCS5, and JIRA, plus programming in C/C++ and Python. Occasional travel and US citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related scientific field.
• 9 years aerospace experience with 5+ years in satellite operation and SEIT.
• Proficient in DOORS, CCS5, and JIRA; familiar with CAD drawings and test data.

Responsibilities

• Support satellite functional verification and validation activities.
• Develop test plans and procedures for aerospace projects.
• Design and build automated testing systems and ground support equipment.
• Execute tests, analyze data, and document results.
• Collaborate across engineering and integration teams on mission needs.

Skills

DOORS

CCS5

JIRA

Satellite ops

SEIT

C/C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

Tools

CAD models

Job description

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc is seeking an experienced Sr. Satellite System Integration and Test Engineer to support functional verification and validation of aerospace projects. The role requires mapping requirements to verification strategies, developing test plans, and executing tests.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in satellite operations, SEIT, and tools like DOORS, CCS5, and JIRA, plus programming in C/C++ and Python. Occasional travel and US citizenship required.