Systems Integration Test Engineer

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We have an exciting new opportunity for an Integration & Test Engineer. The successful candidate will work with the design team and be the integration & test authority for assigned projects.

The I&T Engineer supports the development and maintenance of the test requirements, test plan, & test approach from project kick-off through closure of the contract. Responsible for verification of technical scope as defined by the design authority, with a focus on maintaining cost and schedule goals.

Facilitates coordination of cross-functional engineering teams for requirements development.
Decipher technical contractual requirements and allocate them to test cases within the projects test plan
Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) and coordinate with the Engineering Support team to get parts on order and systems built
Create test procedures and automated test software to verify products compliance with requirements
Perform customer witnessed acceptance testing of project hardware
Manages requirement traceability through verification, using tools such as a Requirements Verification Matrix
Develop requirements for creating test simulators or custom test tools
Assess project technical risks and provides mitigation plans particularly around testability
Coordinates the review, presentation, and release of test documentation to support requirements compliance, including Technical Interchange Meetings, Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews
Coordinates with the Project Engineer & Program Manager (PM), design team and functional management to communicate program impediments or issues / delays in completing tasks
Travel as necessary to support system integration, testing, and customer meetings

Keyword: Integration Test, Test Simulators, Test Plan, BOM, test procedures, automated test software, SATCOM Systems
Required Experience:

BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
Familiarity with commercial test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzer, Vector Network Analyzer, Oscilloscope, WAN Emulator, etc.
Proficiency with Python software language
Proficiency with Linux operating system
Ability to create test plans and test procedures in MS Word

Good communication and relationship skills with program leadership, engineering leadership, customers, and engineering team members

Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors, maintaining a professional demeanor
Awareness of software and product development techniques, Agile, SCRUM, plus Water-fall approaches

Active Secret Clearance Required

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Experience operating, troubleshooting, and/or repairing SATCOM systems
Experience with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure
Proficiency with RF Communications and frequency domain analysis

From: Kratos Defense