Senior Staff Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) Engineer — Electrical Ground Systems Test

Job overview

Senior Staff Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) Engineer — Electrical Ground Systems Test is an onsite role in Westminster, CO, with daily work in the lab and cleanroom. Compensation is $184,000–$225,000 per year. CesiumAstro develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. The engineer provides technical expertise and peer leadership for satellite assembly, integration, and test operations. The role develops and executes ground-support and qualification testing, resolves anomalies, and produces verification data that supports spacecraft readiness and mission operations.

What you'll do

• Define requirements and designs for electrical ground support equipment
• establish test plans and maintain verification matrices
• coordinate AIT schedules
• validate electrical interfaces between test equipment and flight hardware
• guide satellite AIT campaigns
• develop and execute acceptance and qualification tests
• lead anomaly reporting and corrective action
• troubleshoot electrical issues
• lead readiness reviews
• analyze and present test data
• author procedures and conduct tests
• support satellite integration and launch operations
• help enforce safety practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior staff engineer

assembly integration and test

ait

electrical ground systems test

satellite testing

spacecraft

egse

rf systems

emi/emc

westminster co

cesiumastro

$184k–$225k/year

lab and cleanroom

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company stock options
• health, dental, and vision
• HSA and FSA
• life and disability coverage
• retirement plans.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in aerospace, electrical, or related engineering and at least 12 years of relevant experience. U.S. export-control eligibility requirements apply.

About the employer

CesiumAstro is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.