Jr./Entry-Level Integration & Test Systems Engineer - Space Programs

Peraton•Wallops Island, VA

2d•$51,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Jr./Entry-Level Systems Engineer for Integration & Test (SEIT) supporting NASA's Space Exploration Networks Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract at Wallops Flight Facility in VA. This role is crucial for NASA's return to the moon, supporting new earth and space science missions, and launch vehicles. You will be part of a team ensuring reliable space-ground communications that meet mission requirements. The SENSE Direct to Earth (DTE) SEIT team collaborates with Hardware/Software Engineering and System Engineering for DTE projects. This involves study, design, development, integration, testing, verification, and operations of spaceflight, airborne, and ground system hardware and software, including the development and validation of new technologies for future missions.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering)
0 - 2+ years of related academic or professional technical experience
Experience with development, integration, and test (I&T) within the systems engineering function
Experience with Test Automation Tools and Practices, including scripting (C++, Python, MATLAB, Perl, UNIX)
Experience with Windows and Linux servers (RedHat, CentOS)
Experience using Microsoft (MS) Office Tools to produce PowerPoint briefings, MS Project schedules, MS Word documents, and generate and manipulate Excel files
Ability to travel for up to several weeks each year to support DTE activities
Requires a “Public Trust” background check
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance
Must be a US citizen.

Nice To Haves

Software development and familiarity with scripting languages
Familiarity with the NASA, space or ground station antenna systems, and satellite communications networks
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy while understanding broader technical issues
Excellent organizational skills such as prioritizing and completing multiple tasks within critical deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including making presentations
An active Secret clearance is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support development of system requirements and interface documentation
Support developing and integrating various technology for critical mission projects
Support, develop, and execute test plans and system review packages
Perform system level testing with ground systems equipment for end-to-end testing in the Ground Station Testing Facility (GSTF)
Support GSTF management tasks involving DTE hardware and software
Support orbital and launch operations activities
Collaborate with the Operations, IT Security, Mission Assurance and Task Order Leads to support Task Order requirements and deliverables across the program functional elements.