EMALS Lab Engineer: Systems & Test Specialist

GTMR, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Systems, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Lab Engineer to support our DoD customer at Joint Base MDL-Lakehurst. This role develops, tests, sustains, and modernizes EMALS, AAG, and SSA laboratory environments, collaborating across software, systems, and cybersecurity teams.

You will ensure lab configurations accurately represent operational environments, support testing and software integration, and drive lab improvements for mission-critical Navy systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting complex hardware/software systems.
• CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain interim clearance within weeks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain lab test stands, simulators, and equipment for EMALS/AAG/SSA testing.
• Engineer lab configurations to support software/hardware integration and verification.
• Serve as technical authority for lab SCM and SQA processes and baselines.
• Evaluate software baseline changes for impacts to lab infrastructure and test equipment.
• Define modifications to lab hardware, software, and test environments.
• Manage incident reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Maintain inventory, lifecycle status, and technical documentation for lab assets.
• Develop and control lab engineering documentation, diagrams, and interfaces.
• Coordinate schedules for lab equipment utilization for testing and prototyping.
• Interface with SysAdmins, ISSOs, and Cybersecurity to maintain ATO status.
• Participate in design reviews and test readiness activities to support program objectives.

Skills

Systems engineering

Systems integration

Lab operations

Configuration management

Cybersecurity coordination

Test environments

Documentation practices

Jira/Confluence/SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CE/Systems/CS

Equivalent work experience considered

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

Specialty Systems, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Lab Engineer to support our DoD customer at Joint Base MDL-Lakehurst. This role develops, tests, sustains, and modernizes EMALS, AAG, and SSA laboratory environments, collaborating across software, systems, and cybersecurity teams.

You will ensure lab configurations accurately represent operational environments, support testing and software integration, and drive lab improvements for mission-critical Navy systems.