Integration Engineer

Integration Engineer – Space Force

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Work Arrangement: On-site / Hybrid (minimum 4 days on-site)

Salary Range: $115,000–$142,000 annually

Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret Required

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Help Advance the Future of Space Defense Technology!

We are seeking an experienced Integration Engineer – Space Force to support a mission-critical U.S. Space Force program in Scottsdale, Arizona.

This opportunity is ideal for an engineer with hands-on experience in systems integration, verification and validation, software integration, and ground-based systems testing who wants to contribute to advanced space defense capabilities.

As a member of the Development Integration Test (DIT) team, you will play a critical role in integrating, testing, troubleshooting, and validating complex ground systems that support satellite operations and national security missions.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure mission-critical systems meet operational requirements, performance expectations, and technical specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform systems integration, verification, validation, and testing of complex ground-based systems.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Analyze system requirements and translate them into actionable integration and test activities.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and system integration issues to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Develop test automation scripts to improve testing efficiency and repeatability.
• Support software integration activities across complex mission systems.
• Participate in technical planning, including test resources, schedules, budgets, and equipment requirements.
• Design and develop test fixtures, diagnostic tools, and test equipment.
• Collaborate with software, systems, network, and test engineering teams throughout the engineering development lifecycle.
• Document test results, identify deficiencies, and support resolution of integration issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field with 5 years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Active Department of Defense Secret security clearance at the time of hire.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Hands-on experience with systems integration, testing, verification, and validation.
• Experience developing and executing test plans and test procedures.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming, system processes, and scripting languages.
• Ability to analyze technical requirements and troubleshoot complex engineering issues.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following experience are strongly encouraged to apply:

• 5 years of software integration experience.
• 5 years supporting satellite operations or ground operations systems.
• 10 years of recent Linux experience.
• Ground-system integration and testing experience.
• Experience developing test automation scripts.
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or Space Force programs.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments.

Compensation

Annual Salary Range: $115,000–$142,000

Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, technical qualifications, clearance status, and overall alignment with the position requirements.

Work Location

This position supports operations in Scottsdale, Arizona, and requires on-site participation. A hybrid arrangement may be available, with a minimum of four days per week on-site.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Contribute directly to critical U.S. Space Force missions.
• Work with advanced satellite and ground-system technologies.
• Collaborate with experienced engineering and integration teams.
• Gain exposure to complex systems integration and test environments.
• Support technologies that strengthen national security and space operations.

Interested in Learning More?

If you have an active Secret clearance and experience in systems integration, software integration, or ground-system testing, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

Apply today or send your resume to discuss the position, compensation, and next steps.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds.