Role & seniority: Lead/Senior System Test Engineer for defense systems (payload control focus); US Citizenship and active Secret clearance required.

Stack/tools: PCS (Payload Control Systems) or comparable combat/mission systems; system-level test plans and scripts; DOORS; automated test tools and scripting languages; test fixtures and diagnostic programs; lab, integration, and field test support.

Top 3 responsibilities

Develop, execute, and maintain system-level test plans, procedures, and scripts for PCS.
Perform system integration testing across hardware and software; troubleshoot to root cause and resolution.
Generate test artifacts (procedures, reports, verification docs); support lab/integration/field test events; ensure standards compliance.

Must-have skills

U.S. Citizenship and active Secret clearance; Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years (or equivalent) experience.
Experience with system testing/validation of complex defense or aerospace systems; hardware/software integration testing at the system level.
Test procedure development, system diagnostics, test documentation and verification artifacts.

Nice-to-haves

Experience with PCS or comparable combat/mission systems; advanced defense platforms and payload integration.
Proficiency with DOORS; automated test tools; scripting languages; development of test fixtures/diagnostic programs.
Navy background (e.g., Fire Control Technician), hands-on with BYG-1, SWFTS, CIS, CCE;

Full Description

Contribute to a company at the forefront of mission-critical systems and technologies in defense and security. This leader in global defense integrates advanced technology to deliver information and insights on the battlefield, offering roles that support security and technological superiority across multiple domains.

Responsibilities

Develop, execute, and maintain system-level test plans, procedures, and scripts for PCS
Perform system integration testing across hardware and software components
Troubleshoot and debug system-level issues to root cause and resolution
Generate system test artifacts including test procedures, reports, and verification documentation
Develop test fixtures, diagnostic tools, and automated or semi-automated test solutions
Execute functional, environmental, operational, and performance testing
Support lab, integration, and field test events as required
Ensure compliance with applicable military, quality, and engineering standards
Collaborate with software, systems, and hardware engineering teams to close test gaps

Qualifications

U. S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law

Bachelor's degree and 2+ years experience OR + years of experience
Active Secret clearance required to start
Experience
System testing and validation of complex defense or aerospace systems
Hardware/software integration testing at the system level
Technical Skills
Test procedure development and execution
System troubleshooting and diagnostics
Test documentation and verification artifacts

Preferred Qualifications

Payload Control Systems (PCS) or comparable combat/mission systems
Advanced defense platforms and payload integration
DOORS (Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System)
Automated test tools and scripting languages
Development of test fixtures and diagnostic programs

Background of

Former U.S. Navy Fire Control Technician (FT)
Experience on Virginia, Seawolf, Ohio, or 688-class submarines

Hands-on experience with: BYG-1, SWFTS, CIS, CCE Working knowledge of Navy combat systems maintenance practices Pay based on Experience

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