Senior Software Integration and Test Engineer / Satellite Systems

$80,000 - $128,000/Yr

Peraton - Melbourne, FL

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Melbourne, FL

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About the position

The Senior Software Integration and Test Engineer will support NOAA's Space Weather Follow On L1 (SWFO-L1) Program, which involves a satellite mission aimed at collecting data about solar activity. This role requires leading a team in system-level software integration and testing for Satellite Ground Station Command and Control applications, ensuring compatibility with program objectives. The position allows for a hybrid work schedule, combining on-site and remote support.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team performing system level software integration and test (I&T) activities for Satellite Ground Station Command and Control (C2) applications.
• Test and integrate the C2 OS/COMET based systems from validation and verification to installation and commissioning.
• Generate test procedures for the validation and verification of software components to analyze requirements for integration and/or testability issues.
• Support test readiness reviews, formal system verification of the system requirements, and final test reports.
• Recognize and adopt best practices in documentation, testing, and efficient use of resources.
• Utilize basic administration and configuration of RedHat Enterprise Linux to resolve configuration issues and integrate Red Hat Linux systems with other existing environments.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8+ years experience with a BS/BA degree; 6 years experience with MS/MA; or a minimum of 3 years with a PhD.
• Experience with software development methodologies and life cycles, specifications, and testing.
• Experience with implementing automated test tools.
• Experience in testing-to-requirements and understanding how to build tests against system level requirements.
• Experience in product deployment and testing for releases.
• Experience with RedHat Linux and ability to complete and pass a federal government Public Trust background investigation.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in developing test scripts.
• Experience in Satellite Ground Station - Command and Control applications and software integration and troubleshooting of complex, multi-application systems.
• Experience with Satellite Mission Planning Software.
• Effective communication skills with management, peers, and customers.
• Experience in planning and coordinating with the customer for product delivery.
• Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to lead a team in a test lab environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $80,000 - $128,000 based on experience and other factors.