Airbus US Space & Defense, Inc. · 2 days ago
Satellite System Integration and Test Engineer
Merritt Island, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAirbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. The company is looking for an enthusiastic Satellite System Integration and Test Engineer to develop solutions for satellite integration and testing, ensuring effective integration of the digital twin into test activities.
InfrastructureMilitarySpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Operate, maintain, and enhance the satellite digital twin environment
Coordinate with the subcontractor for bug fixes, updates, performance improvements, and capability enhancements
Develop and maintain TCL-based tests that exercise and validate system behaviors using the SWIL digital twin
Ensure simulation results accurately reflect expected system behavior and verification objectives
Analyze digital twin outputs and support troubleshooting of discrepancies between simulated and observed system performance
Document digital twin workflows, interfaces, and internal usage guidance for engineering teams
Support software-, subsystem-, and system-level verification and validation activities
Develop verification plans, test procedures, and test approaches that incorporate simulation-based methods
Execute SWIL test sessions leveraging the digital twin and contribute to validation readiness activities
Perform data analysis, identify anomalies, and support root-cause investigations
Participate in cross-functional planning and coordination across engineering disciplines to ensure simulation and test alignment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas
Minimum of 3 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 1 year with a Master's degree
Experience supporting modeling, simulation, or software-intensive aerospace systems across design, integration, verification, or test phases
Experience developing automated test scripts for verification or simulation-based workflows
Experience operating or maintaining complex toolchains or simulation environments developed by external partners or subcontractors
Experience supporting software-, subsystem-, or system-level verification and validation activities
Ability to operate, debug, and enhance simulation workflows and system-behavior models
Familiarity with SWIL concepts, simulation-driven testing, or software-in-the-loop verification
Strong analytical skills, including evaluating simulation results and diagnosing model/test discrepancies
Proficiency with systems engineering processes such as requirements decomposition, verification planning, and traceability
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for coordinating with internal teams and subcontractor developers
Ability to handle moderate to complex technical assignments with increasing autonomy
Demonstrated initiative and the ability to take ownership of a technical product or workflow
US Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance
Preferred
Master's in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas
Experience developing automated test scripts in TCL or similar scripting languages used for command-and-control or simulation-driven testing
Experience working with digital twins, system behavior models, or modeling and simulation (M&S) tools in an aerospace or software-intensive environment
Experience with modeling or simulation development in C++, MATLAB, or Simulink, particularly for representing system behavior or validating algorithmic logic
Experience integrating simulation outputs into verification workflows or using simulation to support system-level analysis
Experience evaluating or improving simulation fidelity, performance, or behavioral accuracy
Experience conducting software-in-the-loop (SWIL) test sessions or simulation-based validation activities
Experience contributing to verification matrices, simulation use cases, or validation scenario development
Strong troubleshooting skills applicable to simulated environments, including root-cause analysis across software and model interfaces
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Superior employee benefits
Commitment to fostering individual career growth
Company
Airbus US Space & Defense, Inc.
Airbus US Space & Defense is a trusted U.S.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Chairman and CEO
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