Systems Integration Test Engineer

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We have an exciting new opportunity for an Integration & Test Engineer. The successful candidate will work with the design team and be the integration & test authority for assigned projects.

The I&T Engineer supports the development and maintenance of the test requirements, test plan, & test approach from project kick-off through closure of the contract. Responsible for verification of technical scope as defined by the design authority, with a focus on maintaining cost and schedule goals.

Facilitates coordination of cross-functional engineering teams for requirements development.
• Decipher technical contractual requirements and allocate them to test cases within the project's test plan
• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) and coordinate with the Engineering Support team to get parts on order and systems built
• Create test procedures and automated test software to verify product's compliance with requirements
• Perform customer witnessed acceptance testing of project hardware
• Manages requirement traceability through verification, using tools such as a Requirements Verification Matrix
• Develop requirements for creating test simulators or custom test tools
• Assess project technical risks and provides mitigation plans particularly around testability
• Coordinates the review, presentation, and release of test documentation to support requirements compliance, including Technical Interchange Meetings, Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews
• Coordinates with the Project Engineer & Program Manager (PM), design team and functional management to communicate program impediments or issues / delays in completing tasks
• Travel as necessary to support system integration, testing, and customer meetings



• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
• Familiarity with commercial test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzer, Vector Network Analyzer, Oscilloscope, WAN Emulator, etc.
• Proficiency with Python software language
• Proficiency with Linux operating system
• Ability to create test plans and test procedures in MS Word

• Good communication and relationship skills with program leadership, engineering leadership, customers, and engineering team members

• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors, maintaining a professional demeanor
• Awareness of software and product development techniques, Agile, SCRUM, plus Water-fall approaches

Active Secret Clearance Required

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience operating, troubleshooting, and/or repairing SATCOM systems
• Experience with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure
• Proficiency with RF Communications and frequency domain analysis

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement