Systems Engineer 3

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

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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

School must be accredited.



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

• 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.