Communications Systems Integration & Test Engineer

SGS Consulting; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Milton, MA seeks an experienced Systems Test Engineer to design and execute comprehensive test plans for communications systems and subsystems. You will develop automation scripts in Python and Bash and troubleshoot across software, firmware, and RF/hardware domains.

Join a team that validates prototypes, analyzes performance data, and documents results for engineering reports. Strong Linux, C/C++, and embedded systems exposure are highly valued in this hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field.
• 5+ years of software development and system testing in Linux environments.
• Proficient in Python and Bash scripting for test automation.
• Experience with system design, integration, and hardware/software testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute system-level and unit test plans for communications systems.
• Develop and implement automation scripts for testing in Python and Bash.
• Troubleshoot issues across software, firmware, and RF hardware.
• Support integration and validation of prototypes and testbeds.
• Analyze system performance data for verification and validation.
• Collaborate with engineering to identify and resolve anomalies.
• Document test procedures, behavior, and results for reports.

Skills

Test automation

Python scripting

Bash scripting

System testing

Linux

C/C++ programming

RF/ hardware integration

Wireshark TCP/IP

MATLAB / signal processing

CI/CD pipelines

Embedded Linux

FPGA/VHDL exposure

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field

5+ years of software development and system testing in Linux environments

Tools

Git

CI/CD tools

Wireshark

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and execute system-level and unit-level test plans for communications systems and subsystems
• Develop and implement automation scripts for testing using Python and Bash
• Troubleshoot system issues across software, firmware, and RF/hardware components
• Support integration and validation of communication system prototypes and testbeds
• Analyze system performance data and support model verification and validation
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify, isolate, and resolve system anomalies
• Document test procedures, system behavior, and results clearly for technical reporting

Skills:

• Communications Systems Integration and Testing
• Python and Bash Scripting
• Linux Operating System
• System Test Planning and Execution
• Hardware/Software Integration
• RF and Signal Analysis
• Data Analysis and Troubleshooting
• Technical Documentation
• C/C++ programming experience
• Experience debugging complex system-level integration issues
• Familiarity with RF test equipment and signal analysis tools
• Experience with Wireshark and TCP/IP networking basics
• MATLAB or signal processing background
• Experience with CI/CD tools, Git, and automated testing pipelines
• Knowledge of communication theory and wireless/satellite systems
• Experience with embedded systems or embedded Linux
• Experience with FPGA/VHDL exposure
• Familiarity with data visualization and performance analysis tools

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in:
• Software development and system testing in Linux environments
• Python and Bash scripting
• System design, integration, and testing
• Hardware and software integration
• Communication systems or related technical domains