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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