Systems Integration and Test Engineer - Junior

Astrion; Florida; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Junior Systems Integration and Test Engineer to support the Datalinks Test Flight at Eglin AFB, FL. The role emphasizes designing, constructing, and maintaining test systems in a fast-paced, secure environment.

Qualifications include a technical degree and 0–3 years of experience, with travel up to 25% and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance. Strong communication and scripting skills are valued for collaboration across the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 0–3 years of experience; additional experience can substitute education.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; TS/SCI clearance and SAP eligibility may be required.
• Strong organization, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and work in a team with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist management to design, construct, and support test equipment and systems.
• Develop and maintain ADTL test support hardware, software, and scripts per security guidelines.
• Hands-on integration, operation, and maintenance of hardware and electrical components.
• Analyze failures and provide recommended solutions for test equipment.
• Assist test engineers with design and development of test architectures and solutions.
• Review technical documentation to determine systems to be designed and supported.
• Interface with program offices to develop engineering solutions.
• Support integration of engineered solutions into test plans and reports.
• Develop and present briefings to test community and senior personnel.
• Travel to contractors' facilities and test sites as needed.

Skills

Clearance eligibility

Communication skills

Teamwork

Python scripting

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Systems Engineering

Job description

Overview

Systems Integration and Test Engineer - Junior

LOCATION: Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Secret

TRAVEL: 25%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an SE-2 Systems Integration and Test Engineerlocated at Eglin AFB, FL.

The Datalinks Test Flight is searching for a degreed computer scientist or engineer with knowledge in software development/scripting and some work experience who is interested in designing, constructing, and supporting test and evaluation (T&E) systems in our Advanced Datalinks Test Lab (ADTL). If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and being on the cutting edge of innovative digital communications technology, this is the place for you. We provide several opportunities to learn and grow, ranging from on-the-job training with other members of our cross-functional team, to formal courses in unique technology areas.

We realize that no one will possess all the qualifications listed below. We are looking for people that have a strong computer science or engineering education, relevant knowledge and have the drive and motivation to learn other required areas. Position responsibilities can span from assisting a project team lead as a team member to leading a project team.

This position provides support for the 46 Test Squadron/TGBC at Eglin AFB in the Systems Integration and Test Engineer role. This is NOT a remote position; however, limited telework opportunities may be authorized as mission requirements allow.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or other relevant technical fields and 0-3 years of experience. Additional experience may be substituted for education.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, and approval for both a TS/SCI clearance and Special Access Programs.
• Superior organization, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent self-initiative and self-motivation.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite of Office applications.
• Ability to communicate and present technical details both written and verbally.
• Strong work ethic; Comfortable working in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel both CONUS and OCONUS, as needed. Travel time could be up to 25%.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Understanding of digital data RF systems or data links, and their employment.
• Experience with Python scripting.
• Experience working with both the Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with software and/or hardware testing.
• Development of automated test tools or test fixtures.
• Possess a current and active Top Secret security clearance with SCI Eligibility.

RESPOSIBILITIES

• Assist the ADTL management to design, construct, and support test equipment and systems.
• Develop and maintain ADTL test support hardware, software, and scripts in compliance with established security guidelines.
• Hands on integration, operation, and maintenance of hardware and electrical components, including using electrical measurement tools for verification and validation.
• Analyze failures associated with test equipment and provide recommended solutions.
• Assist Test Engineers with design and development of test architectures and solutions.
• Review Technical documentation to gather data on which systems will be designed and supported.
• Interface with program offices in developing engineering solutions.
• Assist test teams with integration of engineered solutions into test plans, concept of operations, test cards, data-analysis plans, and formal reports.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive library and/or continuity database for engineering solutions.
• Develop and present briefings to test community, program office and senior-level personnel on proposed or operational engineered solutions.
• Travel to contractors' facilities, test sites, and other locations.
• Participate in planning, execution, data analysis, report generation, etc., of program-related activities.
• Support any additional activities as assigned by TGBC leadership.