System Integration and Test Engineer

Chipton-Ross is seeking a System Integration and Test Engineer for a contract opportunity in Chelmsford, MA.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field of study or related professional level career experience)
• 5+ years experience using Microsoft Office products to generate status reports, project plans, and work instructions.
• 5+ years experience writing, editing and supporting existing software code base using LabVIEW
• 3+ years experience writing, editing and supporting existing software code base using Test Stand software.
• 3+ years experience in analyzing and resolving problems.
• Experience in managing and prioritizing your own workload that may consist of several tasks at once.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in effectively working on teams.
• Ability to work with minimal detailed direction to deliver desired results.
• Experience in working with and leading teams towards milestone completion

Plans, implements, tests, documents, and maintains solutions for the integration and testing of in-house developed and COTS/GOTS components, elements, subsystems and/or systems. Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. Establishes functional and technical specifications and standards, solves hardware/software interface problems, defines input/output parameters, and ensures integration of the entire system or subsystem. Reviews, evaluates and derives requirements for testability, develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for complete systems and/or subsystems. Coordinates subsystem and/or system testing activities with programs and other organizations. Performs analysis of test results and prepares comprehensive subsystem and/or system level evaluation reports which verify and validate system performance. Writes discrepancy reports and performs integration regression testing to verify/validate incorporated fixes to software, components, subsystems and systems.

• A minimum of 9 years of professional level career experience is preferred.
• Proven success in implementing appropriate methods to measure electrical parameters typically required for components and subassemblies.
• 5+ years subject matter expert in Radio Frequency or Microwave systems and subsystems.
• 3+ years success in developing multiple complex test programs with Test Stand development environments.
• Proven track record of researching and specifying components for test equipment design.
• Proven ability in troubleshooting measurement issues and isolating problems down to the test instrument, fixturing, software level or unit under test.
• Proficiency generating assembly and block diagram sketches, parts lists and other types of engineering documentation.
• Proficiency in Corrective/Preventative action process and implementation.-Solid background in deriving test requirements from design or system level requirements.
• Ability to identify and author required documentation to correct drawing to actual hardware discrepancies.
• Proven collaborator with multidiscipline teams.
• Effective relationship builder across multiple organizations and disciplines.
• Experience preparing charts and giving presentations outlining technical issues, solutions or trade studies.

• An accredited Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field of study or related professional level career experience)

• 4/10-1st Shift.
• Full-Time (M-TH) 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday.

• Interim clearance required to start position.

• Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
• Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
• Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.