Senior Systems Integration & Test Engineer – Mission Systems

Job Description

#### About the job Senior Systems Integration \& Test Engineer -- Mission Systems

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

#### Location: Richardson, TX or Aurora, CO

**Description**
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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**
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* 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**
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* 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