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Remote Satellite Systems I&T Engineer

Red Canyon Engineering & Software
Merritt Island, FL Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 6/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/10/2026
  • REMOTE* Opportunity

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced remote Senior/Principal Satellite Systems I&T Engineer 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.

Position Responsibilities

The Senior/Principal Satellite Systems I&T Engineer's primary responsibility will be to support the U.S. 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.

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 descriptions, and interface documents.

Education

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

  • Required: Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.
  • Preferred: Masters in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.

Experience

  • 9 years of aerospace experience, including 5 years' experience in satellite operation and SEIT (System Engineering, Integration and Testing) on spacecraft.

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

  • Experience with common Systems Engineering and Test tools (DOORS, CCS5, JIRA).
  • 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.
  • Experience with object-oriented programming (C, C ) and scripting languages (TCL, Python).
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation (e.g., electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, CAD models, wire lists).
  • Experience with the full Space mission lifecycle, including requirements development, design, manufacturing, test, and mission operations.

Travel Required

  • Periodic travel (less than 10%) to facilities or partner companies.

Eligibility

  • US Citizenship is required.

Clearance

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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