Systems Engineer 3

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Systems Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in Camarillo, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• BS degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 5 years of experience, or MS degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 3 years of experience.
• Ability to write clear functional/technical requirements.
• Experience conducting integration, functional, regression, and performance testing on embedded software systems.
• Proficiency with requirements-based testing and validate traceability from system requirements to test cases in IBM DOORS or equivalent RMS.
• Familiarity in Agile sprint planning, test iteration cycles, and DevSecOps CI/CD pipeline activities.
• Strong analytical skills for root?cause analysis and defect tracking.
• Effective written and verbal communication for cross?functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently on defined scopes.
• Participate in formal reviews, walkthroughs, and audits.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to interpret Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Software Requirements Specifications (SRS), and system architecture documentation.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Ability to work onsite fulltime.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Looking for an Engineer Systems 3 to support our EA-18G Programs. As a member of the EA-18G software team you'll get to provide systems engineer support our Growler Block 1 and Growler Block 2 programs.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze and contribute to software system designs.
• Understand interfaces between multiple subsystems.
• Develop test procedures for requirements verification and validation.
• Perform basic validation activities such as module?level integration testing and regression testing.
• Analyze test results, log defects, and collaborate with developers for issue resolution.
• Work as part of an Agile team, participating in sprint planning, daily stand?ups, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with our customers, internal NGC sites, and other technical disciplines.
• Participate and contribute to peer reviews, critical milestone reviews, and technical inter-change meetings.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Experience conducting integration, functional, regression, and performance testing on embedded software systems.
• Design and lead comprehensive test strategies, including system?level integration, performance, and compliance testing.
• Conduct validation activities, assess test metrics, and ensure verification results meet software requirements and stakeholder expectations.
• Analyze complex test data, lead root?cause investigations, and coordinate defect remediation across cross?functional teams.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

BS in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) is required.

School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS

Full-Time 9/80A workweek. This position will serve on-site at Naval Air Warfare Center, Point Mugu and our Camarillo, CA office.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
• Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
• Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.