Senior Satellite Systems I&T Engineer

Job Title: Senior Satellite Systems I&T Engineer

Location: Onsite at Merritt Island, FL (they will consider remote for exceptional candidate) 

Employment Type: 9+ month contract, possible contract-to-direct (for those willing to work at Merritt Island)

Industry: Aerospace/Space

Compensation: $84.50/hr - $92.75/hr 

Schedule: M-F days 

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Satellite Systems I&T Engineer (Contract) to support the functional verification and validation activity for aerospace projects. We're looking for candidates who can bring exceptional engineering skills and strong test experience in aerospace programs to the team. The Senior Satellite Systems I&T Engineer's primary responsibility will be to support satellite functional verification and validation activity. In this role, the engineer will map technical requirements to verification and validation strategies that ensure product quality, develop test plans and test procedures, and execute and report the test results. Being at the cutting edge of space technology, we need someone who is eager to learn, grow, and take on new and potentially unfamiliar challenges. There is no shortage of fascinating problems to solve. 

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

What You'll Do:

Satellite Functional Verification and Validation 70%

• Review the satellite functional specification and develop the test plan to verify and validate the requirements.
• Design and build automated testing systems, tooling and/or ground support equipment (GSE) to optimize production and test workflow.
• Execute and validate test documentation and equipment, then train others to run validated procedures/equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues with hardware and/or equipment, collect and analyze test data, and write/review test reports, flags/non-conformances and other documentation, as required.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of engineering and integration activities.

Satellite System Architecture Development 30%

• Support system architecture trade studies and requirements development to meet mission needs.
• Revise the satellite functional specification for new mission and customer needs.
• Generate system architecture data products, including spacecraft CONOPS, algorithm s, and interface documents.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Min 9 years of aerospace experience

Min 5 years of experience in satellite operation, system engineering, integration and testing that includes: 

• Familiar with satellite operation, and any subsystem engineering (Guidance, Navigation, Control, Power system, Data Handling, and Software).
• Familiar with product and quality assurance principles and experienced in generation and disposition of test flags and non-conformance documentation.

Min 2 years of experience with the full Space mission lifecycle, including requirements development, design, manufacturing, test, and mission operations. 

Min 2 years of systems engineering and test tools (e.g., DOORS, CCS5, JIRA)

Min 2 years of experience with C/C++ and scripting languages such as Python and TCL

What Sets You Apart:

Master's degree in STEM field

Additional Information:

Some travel expected - less than 20%

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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.