Systems Integration and Test Engineer

STR is focused on delivering National Defense capabilities by driving mission-focused strategies to develop advanced technology systems enabling products and solutions focused on achieving the customer vision. Our programs deliver sustainable, reliable, and cost-efficient capabilities focused on end-customer needs that function in operationally relevant environments and timeframes. We consider the entire lifecycle of the solution, from conceptualization and architecting, through development to deployment, while leveraging novel technologies to deliver first-of-a-kind systems.

We are seeking a System Integration & Test (I&T) Engineer in our Woburn, MA office to support integration and test of advanced multi-function RF systems. The I&T Engineer should have experience performing subsystem and system level integration and test of software and/or hardware components to include building test sets and test software to verify system interfaces and functionality implementation against requirements.   The I&T Engineer should have familiarity with automated test tools and techniques, writing and executing test plans and procedures, and contributing to system design packages.

This position offers the opportunity to work with leading domain experts in sensors development, data analytics, and cyber security. The I&T Engineer will be expected to work closely with development teams to execute system testing both in a SIL environment as well as field tests. Experience with the Agile development process and associated tools is desired. This position is well suited for an engineer who has experience building DoD systems and is interested in hands on testing and fielding of novel systems developed by STR. Both hardware and software-centric candidates are encouraged to apply to meet comprehensive system testing needs.

What you will do:

Working closely with domain experts, development teams, and systems engineers to design and develop test software

Develop software scripts and procedures to verify performance of complex multi-function RF processing algorithms

Capturing and communicating test results and metrics internally with development teams

Assist in preparing and delivering briefings, familiarity with the execution of technical reviews (SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, TIMS, TRRs)

Perform subsystem and system level integration test of firmware, software and/or hardware components and assemblies

Who you are:

This position requires the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret Clearance  for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government

BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field with a minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Become an integral part of a Systems / Software team on RF related programs supporting system/mission level integration and testing.

Familiarity with containerized software

Proficient in at least one of the following: MATLAB, Python, C++

Experience developing in Linux environments (Ubuntu and RHEL)

Perform data analysis post processing test data using MATLAB,  Python or other software tools

Familiarity with Agile Systems Engineering using Jira, Confluence, BitBucket, Gitlab

Travel required to support off site test activities

Nice to Have:

Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance

Experience and familiarity with RF sensor systems integration.

Domain expertise in one or more of the following areas is desirable; Radar, Electronic Warfare, , Antenna Apertures, Sensor Resource Management, Sea/Air/Space, Large-Scale Platform Test Systems, Cyber Physical Systems, Open System Architectures (UCI, OMS, COARPS)

Proficiency in automated test tools and techniques

Proficiency in bash scripting

Familiarity with MBSE tools such as Cameo (MagicDraw), Sparx Enterprise Architect, IBM Rational Rhapsody

Familiarity with developing software for predefined pub/sub messaging architecture, specific government open architectures (e.g., Open Mission Systems)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Final offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.