Space Systems Integration and Test Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Systems Engineer responsible for integration and test across mission-critical interfaces for space systems. Ensures compliance with policies and standards while developing comprehensive test plans.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California, Colorado, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,300 - $175,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end systems engineering and integration across mission-critical interfaces including space-to-space, space-to-ground, ground-to-ground, and cross-segment integration for space vehicle, ground control, user segments, and communication networks.
Develop and execute comprehensive system integration and test plans including Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), Systems Integration Plans (SIP), System Engineering Plans (SEP), System Test Plans (STP), and Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMP) that support all acquisition lifecycle phases and milestone decision reviews.
Plan, conduct, and analyze Developmental Test and Operational Test (DT/OT) events for complete space and ground systems ensuring compliance with government and commercial policies, standards, and best practices for systems test planning and execution.
Review and evaluate requirements for space and ground systems, engineering models, simulations, test beds, and special test equipment ensuring appropriate verification and validation techniques throughout program development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field
5 years of knowledge in Test and Evaluation (T&E), verification of space-to-ground interface requirements, systems engineering, and/or operations of space systems, satellites, and/or ground systems infrastructure within the U.S. government agencies and/or aerospace industry
Understanding of space system (and/or system of systems) architecture and satellite operations including orbital mechanics, satellite subsystems (e.g., spacecraft bus, payload), ground system functions (command and control, telemetry and mission data processing, and space-to-ground data links and protocols)
Experience with systems (and/or system of systems) integration planning, execution, and test
Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a team environment with strong communication skills
Willing to travel
Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain one)
8 years of knowledge in Test and Evaluation (T&E), systems engineering, and/or operations of space systems, satellites, and/or ground systems infrastructure within the U.S. government agencies and/or aerospace industry (for Engineering Specialist)
Working knowledge of Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) Test and Evaluation processes and documentation, including familiarity with DoDI 5000 series acquisition policies, Developmental Tests (DT), Operational Tests (OT), integrated test strategies, Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMP) development and execution
Experience with test planning, execution, and analysis using test management software, simulation environments, statistical tools, and technical reporting for U.S. government agency evaluation and decision processes
Ability to independently lead multiple concurrent tasks, build and manage teams, and communicate technical information clearly and persuasively

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems engineeringsystem integrationTest and Evaluation (T&E)verificationorbital mechanicssatellite operationstest planningtest executiondata analysistechnical reporting

Soft Skills

communicationteamworkleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in PhysicsBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceActive Secret security clearance