Integration & Test Engineer, Weekend 3rd & 4th Shift

Apex Systems; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K match

HSA

Employee assistance program

Certification programs

Job summary

Everforth Apex seeks a Systems Integration & Test Engineer in Baltimore, MD to lead RF sensor system testing and integration efforts for high-end military-grade equipment. The role requires DoD Secret clearance, U.S.

citizenship, and hands-on lab experience across hardware and software integrations. Responsibilities include developing test plans, coordinating environmental and EMI/EMC tests, and delivering comprehensive test reports while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree; 4 additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain SAP.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Experience using RF laboratory test equipment such as signal generators, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and firmware integration issues.
• Experience using MATLAB for coding, test scripting, data analysis, and signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, troubleshoot, and test RF sensor systems.
• Support integration environment development and laboratory establishment.
• Collaborate with software, firmware, and hardware teams to define test cases and develop test capabilities.
• Work with SMEs to ensure testing produces expected data points.
• Develop and maintain system integration plans and system test plans.

Skills

RF testing knowledge

System integration testing

Laboratory testing

MATLAB usage

C/C++ knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MATLAB

C/C++

Python

Job description

Job#: 3047623

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.

Systems Integration & Test Engineer - Weekend, 3rd & 4th Shift

Clearance: Secret Clearance

Description

Our client is seeking Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) Engineers in Baltimore, MD to support test and verification activities of RF sensor systems.

What You'll Get to Do

As the lead developer of radars, communications (COMMS), and SIGINT for some of the most advanced systems in the U.S. arsenal, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a world leader in advanced sensor systems design.

Qualified Systems Integration, Test & Evaluation (SITE) Engineers will:

• Perform hands-on integration and testing of sophisticated RF sensor systems, including hardware and software components in development and production environments.
• Synthesize internal and external customer needs and requirements into system tests while balancing technical and schedule constraints.
• Participate in the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for verifying system requirements.
• Participate in I&T readiness reviews, design reviews, and audits of I&T program facilities.
• Coordinate integrated testing activities, including environmental, reliability, and occasional flight testing.
• Review and evaluate test requirements to ensure completeness of the test program.
• Perform analysis of test results and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Utilize modeling and simulation tools to accelerate testing of individual units before all system components are available and to troubleshoot and repair failed units.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Integrate, troubleshoot, and test RF sensor systems.
• Support integration environment development and laboratory establishment.
• Collaborate with software, firmware, and hardware teams to understand expected unit-level and system-level behavior, define test cases, and develop test capabilities that exercise and stress software and hardware functionality.
• Work with software, firmware, and hardware subject matter experts to ensure testing produces expected data points.
• Support development and maintenance of system integration plans and system test plans.

Basic Qualifications

Systems Integration & Test Engineer

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree. Four (4) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Experience using RF laboratory test equipment such as signal generators, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and firmware integration issues.
• Experience using MATLAB for coding, test scripting, data analysis, and signal processing.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience working on system benches, executing acceptance test plans, writing test reports, troubleshooting hardware and software, and communicating status updates.
• Experience with environmental and EMI/EMC integration and testing.
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Baltimore, MD.
• Willingness to work 4th shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance or higher.
• Previous experience working on a Special Access Program.
• Knowledge of integrating and testing software written in C and C++.
• Knowledge of radar systems.
• Knowledge of firmware and hardware control integration planning and execution.
• Knowledge of embedded systems design and implementation.
• Experience developing Python scripts to automate manual processes.
• Understanding of systems engineering concepts, including requirements analysis and verification planning and execution.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to qualify for program access based on customer requirements (SAP/SAR).

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.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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