Test Infrastructure/Integration Engineer
Xona Space Systems2 days ago
Burlingame, CA, USASenior
Base Salary
$153k - $178k/yr
Responsibilities
- Own, build, and expand Flatsat test infrastructure.
- Validate end-to-end commanding, telemetry, and CONOPS across TT&C, flight software, GNC, and other subsystems.
- Define test procedures and pass/fail criteria for software and firmware releases.
- Automate test execution and infrastructure to reduce manual testing.
- Develop HIL and SIL capabilities with flight software and GNC teams.
- Document test infrastructure and processes for use by development teams.
- Report test status, findings, and release readiness to engineering and operations stakeholders.
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 work with ground station providers.
- Scripting experience in Python, Bash, or similar languages.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong documentation skills for detailed test procedures and infrastructure guides.
- Preferred: experience testing or releasing spacecraft flight software or firmware.
- Preferred: familiarity with CCSDS protocols and satellite command and telemetry systems.
- Preferred: experience building automated test frameworks and running them through CI/CD pipelines.
About Xona Space Systems
Xona Space Systems builds a low Earth orbit positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite constellation, branded Pulsar, to deliver centimeter-level accuracy and secure timing to devices and infrastructure worldwide. The company provides PNT signals and integrations for sectors such as autonomous systems, defense, and industrial IoT. Privately held and headquartered in Burlingame, California, it targets GPS compatibility and notes U.S. export-control eligibility requirements for many roles.