Autonomous System Test Engineer

Integer Technologies; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for employee and deps

Relocation assistance

Bonuses

401(k) matching

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Integer Technologies is seeking an Autonomous System Test Engineer to own planning, preparation, and execution of testing for autonomy, perception, and maritime hardware systems. You will translate requirements into actionable test plans, assemble needed hardware, and capture data that drives product progress.

This role is broad by design, involving setup, field events, and on‑water demonstrations. A versatile, hardware‑oriented engineer will thrive, collaborating across engineering teams to

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures, and capturing and documenting test data.
• Experience with operating, integrating and/or testing autonomous systems.
• Hands‑on hardware skills: assembling, wiring, and integrating sensors, compute, power, and instrumentation, troubleshooting hardware/software issues.
• Comfort working in lab and field environments, outdoors and on-water testing.
• Proficiency with scripting or data tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for test automation and data analysis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and collaboration across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Translate system requirements into clear test plans, procedures, and success criteria for hardware, software, and systems.
• Conduct bench, lab, and field tests; operate equipment and collect data; document results and lessons learned.
• Integrate sensors, compute, power, and instrumentation into test fixtures and vehicle platforms; build cabling and mounts.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot test assets to keep them mission‑ready; ensure repeatability.
• Support field trials and on‑water testing of autonomous and maritime systems; installation and data capture.
• Assist software, hardware, and systems engineers with debugging, prototyping, and data collection.
• Process and summarize test data; prepare monthly reports and demonstrations.
• Identify improvements to test methods, tooling, and procedures to increase efficiency and safety.

Skills

Test planning

Test execution

Hardware integration

Data analysis

Lab & field testing

Python

MATLAB

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering)

Master's degree (engineering)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Lab instrumentation

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Integer Technologies is an applied research and product development company founded by scientists and engineers with a passion for protecting freedom with innovation. We perform R&D on next-generation systems and technologies for the Department of Defense and other U.S. Government agencies. We are hardware and software developers with experience transforming research into fieldable technology. Our core portfolio of research includes projects in power & energy systems, unmanned systems (with an emphasis on maritime systems), digital engineering, cyber security, and advanced manufacturing. Our mission is to create a safer world by translating scientific discoveries into reliable products that address urgent national security needs… at the speed of relevance.

Company Benefits

• Integer fully covers medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance costs for the employee and dependents. Meaning, Integer standard plan pays 100% of health insurance premiums for your entire family from a well-known national insurer, saving its employees thousands of dollars annually.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Base salaries which exceed local & national industry averages.
• Year-end performance-based bonuses.
• 401(k) with company matching that vest immediately; no funny business.
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Startup culture with the stability of a large company. Integer’s business plan has years of time phased contracted work, alleviating the would-be risk from a traditional small company.
• Direct access to company leadership, prioritization of people over process, and a stellar team with a shared desire for personal and professional growth.
• Friendly atmosphere where people enjoy not only their work and what they're creating but enjoy helping each other as well.
• Waterfront office view!

About the role

Integer Technologies is seeking an Autonomous System Test Engineer to own the planning, preparation, and execution of testing for our autonomy, perception, and maritime hardware systems. In this hands‑on role, you will turn engineering requirements into actionable test plans, build and integrate the hardware and instrumentation needed to execute them, and capture the data that drives our products forward. You will be the connective tissue between our engineering teams and the systems they build—ensuring that what works in design works on the bench, in the lab, and on the water.

Because Integer is a fast‑moving research and development organization, this role is intentionally broad. Beyond formal test campaigns, you will assist with day‑to‑day engineering activities—setting up equipment, maintaining test assets, supporting field events, and pitching in wherever the team needs hands. This is an ideal position for a versatile, hardware‑comfortable engineer who enjoys variety, problem‑solving in the real world, and seeing systems proven out from the first bench check to on‑water demonstration

What you'll do

• Test Planning & Preparation: Translate system and project requirements into clear, executable test plans, procedures, and success criteria for hardware, software, and integrated systems.
• Test Execution: Conduct bench, lab, and field tests; operate test equipment and instrumentation; collect, log, and organize test data; and document results, anomalies, and lessons learned.
• Hardware Integration: Integrate sensors, compute, power, and supporting hardware into test fixtures, benches, and vehicle platforms; fabricate cabling, mounts, and instrumentation setups as needed.
• Test Asset Maintenance: Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot test equipment, fixtures, and hardware assets to keep them mission‑ready; track configuration and ensure repeatability.
• Field & On‑Water Support: Support field trials and at‑sea testing of autonomous and maritime systems, including setup, operation, data capture, and teardown in real‑world conditions.
• Cross‑Functional Support: Assist software, hardware, and systems engineers with day‑to‑day activities—debugging, prototyping, data collection, and general engineering support across active projects.
• Data & Reporting: Process and summarize test data, and develop clear content for deliverables including monthly reports, project reviews, and demonstration events.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to test methods, tooling, and procedures to increase efficiency, repeatability, and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields (e.g., computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, ocean engineering, or other related field) and 5+ years of experience relevant to primary responsibilities outlined above.

OR

• Master’s degree in relevant field (e.g., computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, ocean engineering, or other related field) and 3+ years of experience relevant to primary responsibilities outlined above.
• Experience developing and executing test plans and procedures, and capturing and documenting test data.
• Experience with operating, integrating and/or testing autonomous systems
• Hands‑on hardware skills: assembling, wiring, and integrating sensors, compute, and instrumentation, and troubleshooting hardware/software issues.
• Comfort working in both lab and field environments, including outdoor and on‑water test events.
• Proficiency with scripting or data tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for test automation and data analysis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Ph.D. in relevant field (e.g., data science, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or other related field)
• Experience with autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) or autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), or other uncrewed platforms.
• Familiarity with maritime sensors (sonar, radar, cameras, IMU, GPS, LiDAR) and their integration and calibration.
• Experience with data acquisition systems, oscilloscopes, and lab instrumentation.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and test automation frameworks
• Understanding of the Navy and Department of Defense’s mission, problem set, and strategy for the integration of autonomous systems.