Test Infrastructure/Integration Engineer

Xona Space Systems • Burlingame, CA

3d • $153,000 - $178,000

About The Position

Xona is seeking a Test Infrastructure / Integration Engineer to own the Flatsat test systems that demonstrate satellite software is ready for flight. As part of the Mission Operations team, this engineer will validate commanding, telemetry, and CONOPS end to end on the Flatsat before each release reaches orbit. The role works across TT&C, flight software (FSW), and guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), and turns manual testing into automated, repeatable infrastructure.

Requirements

• Hands-on, on-console experience directly controlling satellites, aircraft, drones, or other machinery.
• Experience building or operating Flatsat, HIL, or SIL test environments.
• Strong understanding of TT&C and communications systems, including experience working with ground station providers.
• Scripting experience in Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide concise progress updates.
• Strong documentation skills, including writing detailed test procedures and infrastructure guides for other teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience testing or releasing spacecraft flight software or firmware.
• Familiarity with CCSDS protocols and satellite command and telemetry systems.
• Experience building automated test frameworks and running them through CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Own, build, and expand test infrastructure for Flatsat systems.
• Validate end-to-end commanding, telemetry, and CONOPS on the Flatsat across subsystems, including TT&C, FSW, and GNC.
• Define procedures and pass/fail criteria for validating new software and firmware releases.
• Automate test execution and infrastructure to reduce manual steps with each release.
• Partner with FSW and GNC teams to expand hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) capabilities.
• Document test infrastructure and processes so development teams can integrate with them.
• Report test status, findings, and release readiness to engineering and operations stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed