System Integration & Test Engineer - HWIL/SWIL at ALTEN… · Merritt…

Summary: ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life. As a System Integration & Test Engineer, you will support satellite verification and validation activities, develop test plans and procedures, and troubleshoot complex hardware/software interactions. Responsibilities: - Support satellite verification and validation activities across Flatsat, HWIL, SWIL, and simulator environments by mapping technical requirements into effective test strategies and plans - Develop system‑level and subsystem‑level test plans, procedures, and automated test scripts to verify software, hardware, and integrated system performance - Design and build automated test systems, ground support equipment, and tooling to improve workflow, test coverage, and production efficiency - Serve as Test Conductor for formal validation events, leading dry runs, readiness assessments, and execution of scripted validation sequences - Write automated test scripts—particularly TCL‑based scripts—for command‑and‑control environments and maintain reusable test frameworks - Troubleshoot complex hardware/software interactions, perform detailed data analysis, and generate test reports, non‑conformance records, and closure documentation - Coordinate cross‑functional efforts across engineering, integration, and operations teams to support planning, readiness, and execution of test campaigns - Support system architecture activities including trade studies, requirements updates, and development of key mission‑level artifacts such as CONOPS, algorithm descriptions, and interface documents Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a STEM field required - 1–3+ years of experience supporting aerospace hardware or software development, including design, integration, verification, or system‑level testing - Experience with Flatsat, HWIL/SWIL, simulators, or similar integration environments - Proficiency with test automation or scripting (TCL, Python, or similar), preferably within command‑and‑control systems - Familiarity with systems engineering workflows such as requirements traceability, verification planning, and test documentation - Ability to interpret schematics, mechanical drawings, CAD models, cable/wire lists, and engineering documentation - Understanding of space mission lifecycle phases including requirements development, design, build, test, and operations - U.S. citizenship required; able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree preferred Required Skills: Test automation, TCL scripting, Python Important Skills: Aerospace hardware/software, Systems engineering workflows, Flatsat, HWIL/SWIL Nice-to-Have Skills: Data analysis, Troubleshooting, Understanding schematics, Cross-functional coordination