Integration Engineer

CPS Recruitment, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapphire Recruitment is hiring Entry-Level Integration Engineers to join the integration team at an established defense technology company in the Syracuse area. This role is onsite in Syracuse, NY, with a pay rate of $29+ per hour, based on experience.

Schedule is 4x10-hour shifts, Monday–Thursday, under a long-term contract. No prior professional experience required; STEM coursework and internships are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline is a must.
• Preferred majors include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering; other STEM degrees considered.

Responsibilities

• Support system integration and testing activities.
• Assist with developing and testing system requirements, interfaces, and architectures.
• Work with engineering team to support project objectives and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Complete assigned technical work independently and collaboratively.
• Document results and contribute to ongoing integration and testing efforts.

Skills

Linux

System requirements/interfaces/arch

Agile

DevOps

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

Integration Engineer – Entry Level

Location: Syracuse, NY – Onsite

Pay: $29+ per hour, based on experience

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, four 10-hour shifts

Employment Type: Long-Term Contract | Multiple Openings

Sapphire Recruitment is hiring Entry-Level Integration Engineers to support the integration team at an established defense technology company in the Syracuse area.

This is a great opportunity for candidates who want to apply their STEM education to complex systems, testing, and technical problem-solving in a collaborative engineering environment.

No prior professional experience is required. Relevant coursework, academic projects, internships, laboratory experience, and other hands‑on technical experience will be considered.

What You’ll Do

• Support system integration and testing activities.


• Assist with developing and testing system requirements, interfaces, and architectures.


• Work with engineering team members to support project objectives and troubleshoot technical issues.


• Complete assigned technical work independently and collaboratively.


• Document results and contribute to ongoing integration and testing efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline is a must.


• Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical/Computer Engineering preferred; other STEM degrees, including Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, will also be considered.


• Ability to obtain and maintain a full Secret security clearance. Applicants are not required to already hold a clearance. The clearance process will be facilitated as part of the hiring process.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Linux operating systems.


• Experience with system requirements, interfaces, or architectures.


• Familiarity with Agile development environments.


• Exposure to modern DevOps tools and principles.


• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Sapphire Recruitment is an Equal Opportunity Employer.