Lead EO/IR Systems Integration & Test Engineer

General Atomics; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant access

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) in Acton, MA, seeks a Lead Systems Integration & Test engineer for EO/IR payloads. You will lead electro-optical system integration, automate tests, and ensure performance across hardware, software, and firmware interfaces.

You will work with systems, software, and electrical engineers in a lab and cleanroom environment, driving test readiness, verification, and customer-facing activities. This is a full-time on-site role in Acton, MA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or related technical discipline with progressive engineering experience.
• DoD Security Clearance is required.
• Experience independently leading integration or test activities for a complex multidisciplinary system.
• Experience developing and executing system-level integration and test plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level Assembly, Integration & Test for complex electro-optical space payloads.
• Develop and execute AI&T strategy including test flow and regression testing.
• Serve as day-to-day technical lead for AI&T activities across engineering disciplines.
• Lead Test Readiness Reviews and support various program reviews.
• Define system-level test plans, procedures, matrices, configurations, and reports.
• Coordinate EGSE/GSE, facilities, instrumentation, and lab needs.
• Interface with customers and external partners during integration and delivery.

Skills

System integration

Test leadership

Hands-on lab work

Technical writing

Program leadership

DoD security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) in Acton, MA, seeks a Lead Systems Integration & Test engineer for EO/IR payloads. You will lead electro-optical system integration, automate tests, and ensure performance across hardware, software, and firmware interfaces.

You will work with systems, software, and electrical engineers in a lab and cleanroom environment, driving test readiness, verification, and customer-facing activities. This is a full-time on-site role in Acton, MA.