Principal Systems Integration and Test Engineer

Technology Advancement Group; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Hybrid work (role dependent)

401k

Medical benefits

Job summary

Technology Advancement Group (TAG) seeks a Principal Systems Integration and Test Engineer in Ashburn, VA. You will report to the Technical Director and work across hardware, software, and test engineering to build, install, test, and troubleshoot prototype systems.

Responsibilities include developing tests, integrating platforms, analyzing data, and delivering detailed reports. Occasional travel and customer demonstrations are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Hardware and software troubleshooting experience.
• Proficient with test equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and multimeters.
• Comfortable navigating a Linux environment including command line, scripting, and debugging utilities.
• Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable presenting to groups and customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration, and verification documentation in simulated and real environments.
• Support hardware buildup, install software and firmware, test, troubleshoot, and document builds.
• Install software and hardware on prototype systems to test and validate features.
• Plan and execute platform integration across military equipment.
• Identify and resolve hardware, software, and system issues with data analysis and debugging.
• Collect and analyze data to ensure system performance and provide test reports.
• Create and modify test procedures, reports, bug tickets, and other documentation.
• Coordinate across engineering groups, customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Occasional travel for offsite testing and demonstrations.

Skills

Ownership

GSD

Curiosity

Mentorship

Root cause analysis

Linux CLI

Communication

Presentation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Multimeters

Job description

Who We Are:

Welcome to TAG, a revolutionary force in defense technology for over 30 years, leading unprecedented advancements in PNT technologies. Our history is a tapestry of resilience and innovation, shaping us into a company that's not just simply expanding, but developing professionally at every level. We are a team of technical experts who thrive on challenges, boldly combining technologies to create groundbreaking PNT advancements. Our crew of technical experts aren't afraid to try audacious solutions, embracing failure as a necessary part of our learning process, so that we can build our clients customized solutions. As we embark on this exciting new phase as the sole source provider on DoD contracts, we are seeking passionate individuals ready to join our journey of growth and professionalization.

Who YOU Are:

1. Someone with a high degree of ownership - You don't need to be told to improve a system or to search for areas we can optimize, you're already mapping it out in your mind. You understand your department and processes better than anyone else.


2. GSD - You get stuff done. You don't waste time \"admiring the problem\" and instead you get to work. You aren't intimidated at the prospect of work that must be done.


3. Curiosity - You're the type of person who loves to ask \"Why?\" You want to understand how each part interacts to make up the whole.


4. Mentorship - You care deeply about being a part of a team and helping other succeed. You are passionate about uplifting everyone.

Role Description

This role will report to our Technical Director and operates within a matrixed organization, partnering with systems, hardware, software, and test engineering teams across the program. The Principal Systems Integration and Test Engineer is an evolving hands on role that will include supporting hardware build up, installing software and firmware, testing, troubleshooting, developing test cases, and reports. An average day as a Principal Systems Integration and Test Engineer at TAG will see you handling some combination of the tasks below:

1. Testing: Develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration, and verification documentation in both simulated and real-world environments and then perform and/or execute the test


2. Hardware Buildup and Integration: Support the unique buildup of test assets, which includes understanding the requirements, physically completing the build, and documenting the build.


3. Software integration: Installing software and hardware on prototype systems to test and validate features and functions, and provide feedback and results.


4. Platform Integration: Plan and execute the integration and test effort in a wide variety of military equipment.


5. Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve hardware, software, and system issues through detailed data analysis and debugging, along with supporting failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action.


6. Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data to ensure system performance and provide detailed reports of the results.


7. Document and Communicate: Create and modify documentation including test procedures, reports, bug tickets, and other materials.


8. Collaborate: Interface and coordinate across engineering groups, customers, suppliers, and sub contractors.


9. Offsite support: Occasional travel to conduct tests and demonstrate equipment, vendor facilities, and customer locations as needed.

Qualifications you must have:

1. Requires a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.


2. Hardware and software troubleshooting experience.


3. Proficient with test equipment including, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, multi meters, etc.


4. Comfortable navigating a Linux environment including utilizing the command line, running scripts, and working with debugging utilities.


5. Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills.


6. Comfortable presenting to groups, demonstrating equipment, and conducting testing in front of customers.


7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualification we prefer:

1. Experience working with embedded GNSS systems, understanding of GPS concepts, experience with GNSS simulators, an understanding of PNT distribution to external systems and users.


2. Technical documentation: Experience generating technical documentation such as trade studies, test plans, test procedures, or technical reports.


3. Presentations: Experience managing and presenting technical data to stakeholders and customer communities in design reviews and technical interchange meetings.

$145,000 - $165,000 a year

TAG offers a comprehensive and competitive set of benefits, including 12 paid holidays, generous PTO policy, hybrid work (role dependent), 401k, and medical benefits.