Satellite & Payload Verification, Validation & Integration Systems Engineer

Job summary

The engineer will lead the end-to-end verification, validation, and integration of satellite and payload hardware and software throughout the full lifecycle. They will coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, develop test strategies, and ensure all system requirements are met and traceable before launch and during on-orbit operations.

Job details

The engineer will lead the end-to-end verification, validation, and integration of satellite and payload hardware and software throughout the full lifecycle. They will coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, develop test strategies, and ensure all system requirements are met and traceable before launch and during on-orbit operations. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Physics with at least 5 years of relevant satellite system engineering experience. Strong technical writing, communication skills, and proficiency in requirements management and aerospace system fundamentals are essential.

What you’ll do

The engineer will lead the end-to-end verification, validation, and integration of satellite and payload hardware and software throughout the full lifecycle. They will coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, develop test strategies, and ensure all system requirements are met and traceable before launch and during on-orbit operations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Physics with at least 5 years of relevant satellite system engineering experience. Strong technical writing, communication skills, and proficiency in requirements management and aerospace system fundamentals are essential.

Benefits

• Extended healthcare
• Flexible drug plans
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Disability income protection
• Life insurance
• Group retirement savings plans
• Employee and family assistance program

Listed skills

• Mentorship · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Jira · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Coordination · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Satellite systems engineering
• Payload integration
• Verification and validation
• Requirements management
• Test planning
• System architecture
• Technical writing
• Fault management
• FDIR
• Data analysis
• Cross-functional coordination
• Mentorship
• Configuration control
• Confluence
• JIRA
• Aerospace engineering

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Science & Research
• Manufacturing

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