Principal Systems Integration and Test Engineer

Tag; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TAG, a defense technology leader with 30+ years of experience in PNT, seeks a Principal Systems Integration and Test Engineer to join our team. You will collaborate with hardware, software, and test engineering across programs, developing test plans, performing integration, and verifying systems in lab and field settings.

You will report to the Technical Director in a matrixed organization, handling hardware buildup, software/firmware installation, testing, troubleshooting, data analysis, and

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in STEM and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Hardware and software troubleshooting experience.
• Proficient with test equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, multimeters, etc.
• Comfortable navigating a Linux environment including the command line, scripting, and debugging utilities.
• Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable presenting to groups, demonstrating equipment, and testing in front of customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Testing: Develop and implement test plans, procedures, integration, and verification documentation.
• Hardware Buildup and Integration: Build and document hardware/test assets.
• Software integration: Install software on prototype systems and validate features.
• Platform Integration: Plan and execute integration and test across military equipment.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve hardware, software, and system issues; support failure analysis.
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data; provide detailed reports of results.
• Document and Communicate: Create/test procedures, reports, bug tickets and materials.
• Collaborate: Coordinate with engineering groups, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Offsite support: Travel to conduct tests at vendor/customer sites.

Skills

Ownership mindset

GSD (Get Stuff Done)

Curiosity

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Multimeters

Linux (command line)

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.