Systems Integration & Test Engineer

Actalent; Village of Liverpool (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

PTO / Vacation

Disability insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Systems Integration & Test Engineer to join our Syracuse-area engineering campus. The role focuses on integrating software and hardware for complex electronic systems and ensuring reliable performance through rigorous testing and troubleshooting.

You will collaborate with multiple engineering groups on both new development programs and legacy upgrades, contributing to process improvements and thorough test documentation in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline; or equivalent education/experience.
• 2+ years of engineering or related technical field experience.

Responsibilities

• Integrate software and hardware components on operational systems to ensure seamless functionality and performance.
• Conduct system-level integration activities to verify subsystems work together as designed.
• Plan, execute, and document integration and test procedures for electronic and software-driven systems.
• Perform thorough testing and troubleshooting of system issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Use test equipment including oscilloscopes to validate system performance.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, requirements, system integration, system test, and special systems teams to support program objectives.
• Support both new development programs and legacy system upgrades.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of integration and test processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Prepare technical documentation and test reports to communicate findings and support design and certification activities.
• Work within secured areas and follow procedures to handle sensitive systems and information.

Skills

Software–hardware integration

System integration testing

Troubleshooting

Test documentation

Linux proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Job Title: Systems Integration & Test Engineer

Job Description

The Integration & Test Engineer plays a hands-on role within a systems engineering organization, focusing on integrating software and hardware on complex electronic systems and ensuring they perform reliably through rigorous testing and troubleshooting. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to both cutting-edge development programs and upgrades to legacy technologies, working alongside a large, collaborative engineering community on advanced research and development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Integrate software and hardware components on operational systems to ensure seamless functionality and performance.

• Conduct system-level integration activities, verifying that all subsystems work together as designed.

• Plan, execute, and document integration and test procedures for electronic and software-driven systems.

• Perform thorough testing and troubleshooting of system issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.

• Use test engineering tools and equipment, including oscilloscopes and other measurement devices, to validate system performance.

• Collaborate closely with systems engineering, requirements, system integration, system test, and special systems teams to support program objectives.

• Support both new development programs and legacy system upgrade efforts, ensuring smooth transition to newer technologies.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of integration and test processes, tools, and methodologies.

• Prepare clear technical documentation and test reports to communicate findings and support design and certification activities.

• Work within secured areas and follow established procedures to handle sensitive systems and information appropriately.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 02 years of experience in engineering or a related technical field.

• Experience with software and hardware integration in complex systems.

• Proficiency with Linux operating systems in an engineering or test environment.

• Demonstrated ability in testing and troubleshooting electronic and software-based systems.

• Hands-on experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes for measurement and diagnostics.

• Solid understanding of fundamental electronics, computing, and systems engineering concepts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in test engineering environments supporting system integration and system test activities.

• Ability to work effectively within a large, multidisciplinary engineering organization.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail in test execution and documentation.

• Effective communication skills to collaborate with multiple engineering groups and business lines.

• Interest in working on both legacy system upgrades and new research and development programs.

• Adaptability to work on a variety of programs and technologies within a dynamic engineering campus.

Work Environment

The role is based on a large engineering campus in Syracuse, New York, where a significant portion of the site consists of secured areas supporting advanced technology programs. Approximately 1,600 people work at this location, with more than 700 professionals in engineering and about 180 in the systems engineering group, which includes teams focused on requirements, system integration, system test, and special systems across roughly 10 groups and five different business lines. The work schedule follows a 9/80 format, offering relatively flexible hours that support worklife balance. Engineers have the opportunity to contribute to several new development programs and long-standing legacy programs, working on exciting initiatives that upgrade existing technologies with the newest solutions and support cutting-edge research and development. The environment is collaborative, technically challenging, and designed to give engineers exposure to a broad range of systems and tools in a professional, secure setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Liverpool, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Liverpool, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Liverpool,NY.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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