Principal Systems Test Engineer

SRC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SRCTec LLC is seeking a Principal Systems Test Engineer to lead test strategy, planning, and execution for radar, CUAS, and EW systems within Advanced Manufacturing. You will guide junior engineers and collaborate across hardware, software, and manufacturing teams to build robust test capabilities.

The role emphasizes system-level testing, automated test systems, data analysis in MATLAB/Python, and production test software development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of system-level testing, integration, or verification experience.
• Deep understanding of systems engineering principles and RF products.
• Hands-on with automated test systems, data analysis, system debug, and optimization.
• Familiarity with MBSE, digital threads, and digital test environments.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Travel to field tests, demos and meetings (<10%).

Responsibilities

• Design test strategies, architectures, and plans aligned with system requirements.
• Analyze test results with DOE, regression, and multivariate methods.
• Perform MSA including GR&R, calibration strategy, and uncertainty quantification.
• Translate subsystem behavior and tolerances into measurable test parameters.
• Develop subsystem test procedures ensuring coverage reduces system-level failures.
• Evaluate trade studies to improve accuracy, repeatability, and yield.
• Troubleshoot system-level issues with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Conduct simulations and data analysis using MATLAB/Python to identify improvements.
• Develop production test software using NI LabVIEW, TestStand, and Python.
• Maintain knowledge of latest systems engineering tools.
• Mentor junior engineers in production systems engineering.

Skills

System-level testing

DOE and statistics

MSA/GR&R

MATLAB/Python data analysis

LabVIEW/TestStand

Leadership/mentorship

RF products knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel <10%

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Systems Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Python

MATLAB

Job description

SRCTec LLC, is seeking a Principal Systems Test Engineer. As a Principal Systems Test Engineer, you will play an integral role in the production, test, and sustainment for radar, CUAS, and electronic warfare systems as part of Advanced Manufacturing. You will work closely with experienced engineers and guide junior engineers to develop and sustain accurate, repeatable, and stable manufacturing test capabilities. You will collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams of hardware, software, and manufacturing, and product engineers and stay at the cutting-edge of electronics manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

• Design test strategies, test architectures, and test plans that ensure repeatability and robustness, driven from, and in alignment with, system requirements
• Leverage strong proficiency in statistical analysis and data modeling to interpret test results, identify root causes, quantify variation, and validate performance margins. This includes familiarity with DOE, regression, multivariate analysis, and statistical process control
• Use capability in measurement system analysis (MSA), including GR&R, calibration strategy, uncertainty quantification, and sensor/instrument selection to maximize test coverage and performance
• Interpret specification flow-downs and trace system performance requirements to measurable, testable parameters for manufacturing tests, including a translation of how subsystem behavior, component tolerances, and environmental factors influence end‑to‑end system performance
• Develop system and subsystem test procedures while ensuring subsystem test coverage minimizes system level failures
• Evaluate trade studies, system architectures, algorithms, system requirements, and design specifications to improve product and process accuracy, repeatability, and yield
• Troubleshoot system‑level issues using advanced root‑cause analysis techniques; drive corrective actions across engineering and manufacturing teams
• Perform system simulations, modeling, and data analysis (via MATLAB and/or Python) to identify product and process improvement opportunities
• Develop production test software using NI LabVIEW, TestStand, and Python
• Maintain knowledge of and proficiency with the latest systems engineering technologies and tools
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their growth and development in production systems engineering

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field; Master's degree preferred
• 12+ years of experience in system-level testing, integration, and/or verification within aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries
• Deep understanding of systems engineering principles and a corresponding ability to develop test strategies for complex RF products
• Hands‑on experience with automated test systems, data analysis, system debug, and performance optimization
• Familiarity with model‑based systems engineering, digital threads, and digital test environments
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional team environment, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Some travel (<10%>) may be required to provide support for field tests, demonstrations, and customer meetings

What Sets Us Apart?

SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible®. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees who have served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment.

Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $155,000 to $165,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or age, or status as a protected veteran or disability except as strictly required by applicable law. You are being given the opportunity to provide the following information in order to help us comply with federal and state record keeping, reporting, and other legal requirements, including requirements under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. 793, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), 38 U.S.C. 4212.

• Location Syracuse, New York
• Employment Type Full-Time Salaried
• Experience Required 12+ Years
• Education Required Bachelors Degree
• Security Clearance Requirement Must meet eligibility requirements
• Travel % 10