Systems Integration & Test Engineer III

Systems Integration & Test Engineer III
The Panther Group | Chelmsford / Andover, MA | $85.96/hour | 4/10 Schedule

The Panther Group is seeking an experienced Systems Integration & Test Engineer III to support a leading engineering and defense organization in Massachusetts. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled engineer with strong experience in LabVIEW, NI TestStand, systems integration, verification and validation, and hardware/software troubleshooting.

The position will begin onsite in Chelmsford, MA and transition to the Andover, MA area in January 2027.
What You'll Do
As a Systems Integration & Test Engineer, you will develop and execute integration and test solutions for in-house developed and commercial systems, components, and subsystems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan, implement, execute, and document system and subsystem integration and testing.
• Develop test solutions that meet customer requirements while balancing technical, schedule, and cost considerations.
• Translate system and contractual requirements into effective test strategies and procedures.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test procedures, and test schedules.
• Support integration of hardware and software components and troubleshoot interface issues.
• Define system inputs, outputs, test parameters, and expected results.
• Perform verification and validation testing, including regression testing following software or hardware changes.
• Analyze test results and prepare detailed technical reports documenting system and subsystem performance.
• Identify, document, and troubleshoot discrepancies between expected and actual results.
• Develop discrepancy reports and support corrective actions.
• Work closely with engineering, program, and cross-functional teams to coordinate testing activities.
• Support milestone completion and help keep multiple technical activities on schedule.
• Create and maintain test documentation, work instructions, status reports, and project plans.
• Work independently while managing multiple priorities and deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience using Microsoft Office to develop status reports, project plans, work instructions, and other technical documentation.
• 5+ years of hands-on LabVIEW experience, including writing, editing, and supporting existing LabVIEW code.
• 3+ years of experience with NI TestStand, including writing, editing, and supporting existing test software.
• 3+ years of experience analyzing and resolving technical problems.
• Experience managing multiple tasks and priorities independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working effectively as part of cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and independently deliver results.
• Experience contributing to or leading teams toward technical milestones.
• Active Secret Clearance required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• 9+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience testing RF or microwave systems and subsystems.
• Experience developing complex automated test programs using NI TestStand.
• Experience measuring electrical parameters for electronic components and subassemblies.
• Experience designing or specifying components for test equipment and automated test systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to isolate problems to the test instrument, fixture, software, or unit under test (UUT).
• Experience creating block diagrams, assembly sketches, parts lists, and other engineering documentation.
• Experience with Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes.
• Experience deriving test requirements from design- or system-level requirements.
• Ability to identify and document discrepancies between engineering drawings and actual hardware.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills across engineering organizations.
• Experience preparing technical presentations, charts, trade studies, or other materials to communicate technical issues and solutions.

Work Locations
This position will initially be based at:

Chelmsford, MA

The position is expected to transition to the Andover, MA area in January 2027.
Why Join This Opportunity?
You'll have the opportunity to work on complex systems integration and test activities within a highly technical engineering environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on mission-critical systems. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving challenging hardware/software integration problems and developing sophisticated automated test solutions.

The Panther Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay up to $85.96 per hour DOE