Senior Systems Integration & Test Engineer – Mission Systems

arcadia-talent-advisory; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

arcadia-talent-advisory is seeking a professional for a Federal Project role in Richardson, TX. The position emphasizes integration, verification, and validation of complex software systems, requiring active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities include performing system integration testing, developing automated test scripts, and collaborating with Agile teams. Key qualifications include expertise in CI/CD environments, strong Linux skills, and programming experience in Python or Perl.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in systems integration and test for complex technical systems.
• Hands-on experience supporting CI/CD environments.
• Experience creating and maintaining automated test scripts.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems integration, verification, and validation activities for complex systems.
• Plan, execute, and document integration and test events.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts.

Skills

Systems integration and test (SI&T)

CI/CD support

Automated test scripting

Linux environments (specifically Red Hat)

Python

Debugging and analyzing software issues

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Cucumber

Gherkin

SoapUI

Zephyr

Job description

** Federal Project - Applicant must be a United States Citizen **

Location:Richardson, TX or Aurora, CO

Description

This role focuses on the integration, verification, and validation of complex software-intensive systems across lab and field environments. The position supports Agile development teams by designing, executing, and automating tests that ensure system functionality, performance, and mission readiness.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) activities for complex, software-driven systems

• Plan, execute, and document integration and test events in laboratory and operational environments

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts to support regression, functional, and system-level testing

• Support CI/CD pipelines, integrating automated testing into build and deployment workflows

• Debug and troubleshoot software-based systems, working closely with developers and systems engineers

• Execute testing activities on Linux platforms, including Red Hat–based environments

• Collaborate with Agile teams to support iterative development, rapid feedback, and continuous improvement

• Track test execution, defects, and requirements coverage using standard program tools

Requirements

• Proven experience in systems integration and test (SI&T) for complex technical systems

• Hands‑on experience supporting CI/CD environments

• Experience creating and maintaining automated test scripts

• Strong background working in Linux environments, specifically Red Hat

• Proficiency in Python and/or Perl

• Demonstrated ability to debug and analyze software-centric system issues

Preferred / Domain Experience

• Experience supporting satellite ground systems

• Familiarity with ground stations, telemetry, or mission operations environments

• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools such as Cucumber, Gherkin, SoapUI, or Zephyr

• Working knowledge of Jira and Confluence for defect tracking and documentation

• Programming experience with Java, C++, and/or Python

• Exposure to AWS or cloud-adjacent environments

Security & Certifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance (polygraph obtainable after start)

• Security+ certification preferred