Built-In-Test Systems Engineer

Apex Systems; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Built-In-Test Systems Engineer to support development, integration, and verification of advanced sensor systems. Work with systems, hardware, and software teams to ensure reliability and BIT functionality in demanding environments. Ideal candidates have MATLAB, RF sensor experience, C/C++ and embedded software exposure.

U.S. citizenship and active Secret clearance are required; onsite in Linthicum, MD with 5+ years' experience (Bachelor's) or 3+ years

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM with 5+ years of experience.
• Master's degree with 3+ years of experience.
• PhD with 1+ year of experience.
• An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead BIT capability development for advanced sensor systems.
• Derive and manage BIT requirements.
• Design BIT architectures and fault detection/IS strategies.
• Verify BIT functionality and ensure error detection and compensation work as intended.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support system integration, test, and field activities.

Skills

Systems engineering

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

MATLAB

C/C++

Radar/SIGINT/EW sim

Job description

Job#: 3047648

Job Description:

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Built-In-Test Systems Engineer

Location: Linthicum, MD

Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

Schedule: Full-Time | 100% Onsite

Overview

Our client is seeking a BIT (Built-In-Test) Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, and verification of advanced sensor systems. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with systems, hardware, and software engineering teams to ensure system reliability, fault detection, and diagnostic capabilities throughout the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have experience with RF sensor systems, system integration and testing, data analysis, and embedded software environments. This role will play a key part in developing and verifying Built-In-Test (BIT) functionality that enables high-performance mission systems to operate reliably in demanding environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Built-In-Test (BIT) capabilities for advanced sensor systems.
• Derive and manage BIT-related system requirements.
• Design BIT architectures and fault detection/isolation strategies.
• Verify BIT functionality and ensure error detection, correction, and compensation mechanisms operate as intended without impacting system performance.
• Evaluate modeling, simulation, and analysis results to assess BIT effectiveness.
• Develop a deep understanding of sensor hardware and system capabilities.
• Lead efforts supporting software integration and development using C++ and Python.
• Define and maintain requirements necessary to achieve system performance objectives.
• Support verification of embedded BIT implementations.
• Generate technical documentation and support Factory Test activities.
• Participate in system integration, test, troubleshooting, and field support efforts.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, including systems, software, and hardware development organizations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or another STEM-related discipline with 5+ years of experience, OR
• Master's degree with 3+ years of experience, OR
• PhD with 1+ year of experience.
  • An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Experience using MATLAB for data analysis and engineering evaluation.
• Experience with RF sensor simulation environments.
• Experience supporting integration and testing of Radar, SIGINT, or Electronic Warfare (EW) systems.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing C/C++ code.
• Strong systems engineering, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or another STEM-related discipline.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance or higher.
• Experience with Built-In-Test (BIT) architecture development and fault management strategies.
• Experience supporting embedded systems development and verification.
• Familiarity with RF sensor architectures and signal processing concepts.
• Experience leading technical teams or coordinating cross-functional engineering efforts.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our "Welcome Packet" as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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