Systems Integration and Test Engineer - Mid-Level

Astrion; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks a mid-level Systems Integration and Test Engineer for Eglin AFB, FL. The role involves designing, building, and supporting T&E systems within the Advanced Datalinks Test Lab (ADTL). Travel up to 25% is required; telework is not available as a normal arrangement.

Ideal candidates hold a STEM degree and have hands-on experience in software development, scripting, and test tools. The team offers on-the-job training and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or other relevant technical fields.
• 3-10 years of experience desired; more experience may substitute education.
• Secret security clearance required; TS/SCI and SAP eligibility preferred.
• Excellent organization, communication, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ADTL test support hardware, software, and scripts.
• Perform hands-on integration, operation, and maintenance of hardware and electrical components.
• Analyze failures and propose solutions for test equipment.
• Assist test engineers with design and development of test architectures and solutions.
• Prepare technical data and interface with program offices to develop engineering solutions.

Skills

Security clearance

Strong communication

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

BS in ENG/CS/EE/ Systems Eng

Tools

Python scripting

Windows OS

Linux OS

Job description

Overview

Systems Integration and Test Engineer - Mid-Level

LOCATION:Eglin AFB, FL

JOB STATUS:Full-time

CLEARANCE:Secret

TRAVEL:25%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an SE-3 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 3 - 10 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

• 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.