System Test Engineer (Hardware & Software / FAA)

Jobot; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Maryland is seeking a System Test Engineer to join its Test & Integration team for hybrid work with significant onsite FAT activities. The role focuses on system-level testing of complex hardware and software for mission-critical communications environments.

Responsibilities include developing test procedures, plans, and traceability, performing functional and security testing, and coordinating with customers and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of system-level hardware and software testing experience.
• Experience testing mission-critical communications, networking, telecommunications, or Air Traffic Management systems.
• Strong experience writing formal test documentation.
• Experience supporting customer acceptance testing.
• Background with VoIP, networking, telecommunications, or radio communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute formal system-level test procedures.
• Create comprehensive test plans, verification procedures, and traceability documentation.
• Perform functional, performance, security, and integration testing.
• Support customer Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Document defects and reproduce issues for engineering teams.
• Manage laboratory test environments, equipment, and test scripts.
• Review system requirements and ensure complete test coverage.
• Interface directly with customers during formal testing events.
• Maintain detailed test records and communicate results to engineering leadership.

Skills

System testing

Test documentation

Customer acceptance testing

VoIP & Networking

Communication skills

Engineering degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

JIRA

JAMA

Wireshark

Linux

Oscilloscopes

TIMS

Job description

Salary: $120,000 - $170,000 per year

Location: The role is hybrid but requires candidates to spend significant time onsite during Formal Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities with customers.

About the Company

An established engineering organization supporting mission-critical communications systems is seeking a System Test Engineer to join its Test & Integration team.

This position focuses on system-level testing of complex hardware and software solutions supporting highly available communications environments. The engineer will participate in informal testing, customer acceptance testing, and integration activities while working closely with engineering teams and end users.

Why Join Us

Our client offers highly competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative, people-first culture that promotes innovation, professional growth, and long-term career development. We are committed to creating an environment where employees are empowered to make an impact, work alongside highly talented teams, and contribute to meaningful, mission-critical initiatives in a supportive and forward-thinking workplace.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute formal system-level test procedures
• Create comprehensive test plans, verification procedures, and traceability documentation
• Perform functional, performance, security, and integration testing
• Support customer Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Document defects and reproduce issues for engineering teams
• Manage laboratory test environments, equipment, and test scripts
• Review system requirements and ensure complete test coverage
• Interface directly with customers during formal testing events
• Maintain detailed test records and communicate results to engineering leadership

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of system-level hardware and software testing experience
• Experience testing mission-critical communications, networking, telecommunications, or Air Traffic Management systems
• Strong experience writing formal test documentation
• Experience supporting customer acceptance testing
• Background with VoIP, networking, telecommunications, or radio communications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience

Preferred Experience

• Air Traffic Management or FAA programs
• Mission-critical communications systems
• Wireshark
• Linux
• JIRA
• JAMA
• ED-137
• FAA NextGen
• DO-278A
• MIL-STD-461
• Telecommunications technologies (TDM, ISDN, POTS, T1)
• Oscilloscopes, Viavi T-BERD, TIMS, or similar test equipment

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