Onsite Rugged Systems Test & Validation Specialist

Systel, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Systel, Inc. is seeking a dynamic System Test Specialist to join our team in Sugar Land, TX. The role focuses on validating first article engineering units and supporting multiple departments to ensure rugged computer solutions meet mission-critical standards.

The position is full-time and onsite at our Sugar Land headquarters, with potential travel. You will work across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams, applying proven hardware/software testing skills and documentation discipline.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in computer technology, electronics, or related discipline; equivalent technical experience considered.
• 2–4 years hands-on experience in systems testing, computer hardware diagnostics, or related technical roles.
• Proficiency with Windows and Linux environments, BIOS/UEFI configuration, hardware troubleshooting; basic scripting (Python, shell, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Execute automated and manual test procedures on integrated hardware and software systems.
• Set up, configure, and verify test environments including operating systems, BIOS settings, drivers, networks, and peripheral hardware.
• Perform hardware diagnostics at the board and component level using schematics, diagrams, test fixtures, and electronic measurement tools.
• Analyze system performance data, identify deviations, and produce clear, detailed reports covering results, anomalies, and corrective recommendations.
• Document and track defects in hardware and software using systems such as JIRA.
• Verify compliance with internal specifications, industry standards, and ruggedization/military requirement guidelines.
• Conduct root cause analysis of failed units and collaborate with hardware, software, and manufacturing engineers on corrective actions and retest activities.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Hands-on hardware testing

System-level testing

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in computer technology/electronics

Equivalent technical experience considered

Tools

JIRA

BIOS/UEFI configuration

Job description

Systel, Inc. is seeking a dynamic System Test Specialist to join our team in Sugar Land, TX. The role focuses on validating first article engineering units and supporting multiple departments to ensure rugged computer solutions meet mission-critical standards.

The position is full-time and onsite at our Sugar Land headquarters, with potential travel. You will work across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams, applying proven hardware/software testing skills and documentation discipline.