JOB TITLE: Systems Integration Test Engineer - DEFENSE
LOCATION: Chelmsford, MA
PAY RATE: $79.04/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance (must be current to be considered).

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Establish functional and technical specifications and standards.

Solve hardware/software interface issues, define input/output parameters, and ensure full system integration.

Review and evaluate requirements for testability.

Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for subsystems and systems.

Coordinate subsystem/system testing with program teams and other organizations.

Analyze test results and prepare evaluation reports to verify and validate system performance.

Write discrepancy reports and conduct regression testing to validate software fixes and system updates.

Requirements:

Active Secret Clearance (must be current to be considered).

Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, OR equivalent professional-level career experience.

5+ years experience with Microsoft Office (status reports, project plans, work instructions).

5+ years experience writing, editing, and supporting software using LabVIEW.

3+ years experience writing, editing, and supporting software using TestStand.

3+ years experience analyzing and resolving technical problems.

Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Team-oriented, with proven collaboration skills.

Ability to work independently with minimal detailed direction.

Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

9+ years of professional-level career experience.

Expertise in measuring electrical parameters for components and subassemblies.

5+ years experience with RF/Microwave systems and subsystems.

3+ years experience developing complex test programs in TestStand.

Experience researching and specifying components for test equipment design.

Proven troubleshooting ability across instruments, fixturing, software, and unit under test.

Proficiency in creating engineering documentation (assembly sketches, block diagrams, parts lists).

Familiarity with corrective/preventive action processes and implementation.

Experience deriving test requirements from system-level requirements.

Ability to resolve discrepancies between drawings and actual hardware.

Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and organizations.

Skilled in preparing technical presentations, reports, and trade studies.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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