Senior Systems and Test Integration Engineer- Hardware DevOps Environment

Aleron; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 107,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

A Senior Systems & Test Integration Engineer is needed in Scottsdale, AZ to support the development, deployment, and integration of advanced payload emulation and hardware test environments for next-generation space systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure mission-critical hardware is verified, validated, and ready for deployment.

Responsibilities include designing and deploying emulation environments, leading integration and verification, and supporting FPGA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in EE/CE/Systems with 5+ years in relevant field.
• 5+ years supporting integration and test of complex electronic/space payloads.
• 5+ years with automated test environments and test equipment.
• 5+ years FPGA development, implementation, or troubleshooting.
• 5+ years with Xilinx UltraScale FPGA devices.
• 3+ years with high-speed interfaces (JESD204B, 10GbE, SerDes).
• 3+ years with Xilinx Vivado tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, integrate, and support payload emulation environments for spacecraft programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define interfaces and test strategies.
• Lead integration, troubleshooting, verification, and validation for complex hardware systems.
• Support FPGA implementation, debugging, and system performance verification.
• Operate in Windows and Linux environments for hardware DevOps and testing.
• Utilize lab equipment like oscilloscopes, signal generators, and logic analyzers.

Skills

FPGA development

Xilinx Vivado

VHDL/SystemVerilog

High-speed interfaces (JESD204B, 10GbE

Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

JTAG

Power supplies

Job description

Job Title

Senior Systems and Test Integration Engineer- Hardware DevOps Environment

Location

Scottsdale, AZ

Employment Type

Contract to Direct

Industry

Defense

Compensation

$81.09/ hour

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Systems & Test Integration Engineer to support the development, deployment, and integration of advanced payload emulation and hardware test environments for next-generation space systems. In this role, you'll partner with integration, test, FPGA, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure mission-critical space hardware is successfully verified, validated, and prepared for deployment.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Work on advanced spacecraft and national security programs utilizing cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborate with highly skilled engineering teams across hardware, software, FPGA, integration, and test disciplines.
• Play a key role in developing and validating sophisticated spaceflight payload systems.
• Gain exposure to advanced automated test environments, FPGA technologies, and next-generation hardware development.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative engineering solutions with significant mission impact.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This position combines systems engineering, hardware integration, FPGA technology, and test automation in one highly visible role. You'll help shape the infrastructure used to validate complex spaceflight hardware while influencing the future of hardware DevOps and automated testing practices in advanced aerospace environments.

What You'll Do

• Design, deploy, integrate, and support payload emulation environments and special test equipment for spacecraft programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define functionality, interfaces, verification approaches, and test strategies.
• Lead integration, troubleshooting, verification, and validation efforts for complex hardware systems.
• Perform integration and testing of spaceflight hardware and payload systems.
• Support FPGA implementation, debugging, hardware validation, and system-level performance verification.
• Utilize laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, logic analyzers, and power supplies.
• Support development schedules, technical planning, risk mitigation, and status reporting.
• Work within both Windows and Linux environments to support hardware DevOps and test infrastructure.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and collaborate with vendors to enhance test capabilities and system performance.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field with 5+ years of relevant experience; or Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting integration and test activities for complex electronic systems, aerospace systems, or space payloads.
• 5+ years of experience working with automated test environments, special test equipment, or system verification activities.
• 5+ years of experience supporting FPGA development, implementation, validation, or troubleshooting activities.
• 5+ years of experience with Xilinx UltraScale or UltraScale+ FPGA devices.
• 5+ years of experience using VHDL and/or SystemVerilog for RTL development.
• 3+ years of experience with high-speed digital interfaces including JESD204B, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, SerDes, or comparable technologies.
• 3+ years of experience with Xilinx Vivado tools including synthesis, implementation, timing closure, and debugging.

What Sets You Apart

• Experience supporting high-reliability spacecraft, satellite, or space payload programs.
• Experience with Failure Review Boards (FRB), corrective action systems, and failure investigations.
• Experience supporting engineering lifecycle reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and PSA.
• Experience with SPI interfaces, JTAG debugging, and digital I/O systems.
• Familiarity with FMC mezzanine card interfaces (VITA 57).
• Strong understanding of Hardware DevOps practices and automated test infrastructures.
• Experience leading integration and test teams throughout the full development lifecycle.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated success influencing technical decisions and aligning teams around complex engineering solutions.
• Interest in leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve engineering efficiency, testing, automation, and innovation.
• Experience working with Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems.
• Experience utilizing laboratory test equipment for hardware verification and troubleshooting.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and drug screen.
• Overtime: May be required based on program schedules and business needs.
• Work Arrangement: Fully On-Site.
• Work Environment: Advanced aerospace and defense engineering environment supporting spacecraft payload development, integration, automated testing, and national security programs.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Active Top Secret Clearance

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.