Integration Engineer

By Light Professional IT Services LLC; Tysons (VA); Ibrido; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

By Light Professional IT Services LLC seeks an Integration Engineer to lead planning, development, and delivery of DOs, integrating vendor components into complete systems for defense/aerospace programs.

You will collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and government stakeholders; travel to customer sites may be required; hybrid work is possible when on-site is not required.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
• 3–6 years of integration engineering experience
• Experience with system lifecycle processes (requirements, design, integration, test, sustainment)
• Familiarity with INCOSE, MIL-STD, or DoD frameworks
• Experience with requirements management tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, interface control documents, and specifications
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with a focus on system reliability and performance

Mansioni

• Identify COTS solutions to solving program needs at component and subsystem level
• Perform hands-on assembly of system components in the lab and at customer sites
• Assist in testing systems at the system, subsystem, and component level
• Document system interconnections and system functionality between components and subsystems
• Translate mission and operational needs into system requirements, architectures, and technical solutions
• Perform system decomposition, interface definition, and integration activities
• Support verification and validation (V&V), including test planning, execution, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with government standards, cybersecurity requirements, and program specifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, graphics, and program management
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (e.g., CDRLs)
• Participate in design reviews (SPR, PDR, CDR) and technical interchange meetings
• Troubleshoot system-level issues and support root cause analysis in lab and field environments
• Contribute to risk management, configuration control, and change management processes

Conoscenze

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Strumenti

MBSE tools

Requirements management tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Company Overview

Dignitas Technologies, a By Light company, offers a wide range of services in the military modeling, simulation, and training (MS&T) industry from research efforts advancing simulation technologies to large acquisition contracts. Dignitas specializes in system and software analysis, design, development, testing, fielding, and courseware for Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training applications.

By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for whatever comes next. Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.

Job Locations

US-FL-Orlando | US-Remote w/ Travel

Position Overview

The Integration Engineer will play a critical role in the planning, development, and execution of delivery orders (DOs), contributing as a hands-on engineer. This individual will be responsible for assisting in systems engineering efforts across the full lifecycle, from initial concept and requirements development through testing, verification, and final delivery with a focus on bringing together components and systems from various vendors and other sources to make a complete system that will meet the customer’s needs. The ideal candidate has solid experience in systems engineering, enjoys solving complex technical problems, and can work independently with moderate supervision.

This role requires close collaboration with internal teams, outside suppliers, and government stakeholders and involves occasional travel to customer sites or supplier locations. A hybrid work environment is possible when not required to be on-site for customer meetings or test events. The program reserves the right to require on-site work if program execution and success dictates.

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 9:00a a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Responsibilities

• Identify COTS solutions to solving program needs at component and subsystem level
• Perform hands-on assembly of system components in the lab and at customer sites
• Assist in testing systems at the system, subsystem, and component level
• Document system interconnections and system functionality between components and subsystems
• Translate mission and operational needs into system requirements, architectures, and technical solutions
• Perform system decomposition, interface definition, and integration activities
• Support verification and validation (V&V), including test planning, execution, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with government standards, cybersecurity requirements, and program specifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, graphics, and program management
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (e.g., CDRLs)
• Participate in design reviews (SPR, PDR, CDR) and technical interchange meetings
• Troubleshoot system-level issues and support root cause analysis in lab and field environments
• Contribute to risk management, configuration control, and change management processes

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 3-6 years of experience in integration engineering, preferably in defense or aerospace programs
• Experience with system lifecycle processes (requirements, design, integration, test, sustainment)
• Familiarity with systems engineering standards (e.g., INCOSE, MIL-STD, or DoD frameworks)
• Experience with requirements management tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, interface control documents, and specifications
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with a focus on system reliability and performance

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies
• Familiarity with systems engineering standards (e.g., INCOSE, ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288)
• Prior experience working on military flight simulators
• Prior experience supporting defense or aerospace programs

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance