Position Description: Systems Test Engineer

Position Overview

Are you a creative thinker? disciplined and curious? love defense technology? If so, then our small, focused, and dynamic team is looking to add a key member and you may be the right fit!

We are seeking a Systems Test Engineer to develop comprehensive test plans and provide systems engineering support for a dismounted Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (A-PNT) system. This position requires expertise in systems engineering best practices, test and evaluation methodologies, and experience with communications, Electronic Warfare (EW), or A-PNT systems. You'll work closely with government engineers to ensure thorough verification and validation of critical military capabilities.

Location: Aberdeen, MD
Clearance Required: Secret (or ability to obtain)
Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00

Note: We are an employee-owned company with profit sharing opportunities for high performers.

Primary Responsibilities

Test Planning & Execution

Develop comprehensive test plans and detailed test procedures for dismounted A-PNT systems with full traceability to system requirements

Design and execute system-level integration, verification, and validation testing

Coordinate test activities across hardware, software, and systems engineering teams

Conduct test readiness reviews and ensure proper test configuration management

Analyze test results and provide clear, actionable recommendations to program leadership

Systems Engineering Support

Apply INCOSE systems engineering best practices throughout the system development lifecycle

Support requirements development, analysis, and verification planning activities

Maintain requirements traceability matrices and verification cross-reference matrices

Participate in technical reviews including preliminary design reviews (PDR), critical design reviews (CDR), and test readiness reviews (TRR)

Support risk management and issue resolution processes

Documentation & Reporting

Produce high-quality test planning documents, procedures, and technical reports

Document test anomalies, deficiencies, and corrective actions; track through closure

Prepare technical briefings and presentations for government customers

Maintain detailed test records and configuration documentation

Customer Interface

Serve as primary technical interface with government engineers and program managers

Present test results, technical findings, and recommendations to stakeholders

Participate in technical interchange meetings and working groups

Support government test events and evaluations as required

Required Qualifications

Clearance & Location

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)

Primarily office-based work with laboratory and field test activities

Hybrid work arrangements may be available based on mission requirements. We embrace a flexible work-life balance.

May require periodic travel to government facilities or test ranges (estimated 10-20%)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered

Experience

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in system test and evaluation or systems engineering

Demonstrated experience testing communications systems, Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, or Assured Positioning Navigation and Timing (A-PNT) systems

Working knowledge of INCOSE systems engineering processes and best practices

Proven track record developing test plans and procedures with requirements traceability

Technical Expertise

Systems Engineering: Understanding of INCOSE principles, requirements management, verification and validation approaches

Test & Evaluation: Knowledge of test methodologies, test design, data collection and analysis techniques

A-PNT/Communications/EW: Hands-on experience with GPS systems, alternative PNT technologies, tactical communications, or electronic warfare systems

Requirements Management: Familiarity with requirements traceability and verification cross-reference approaches

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact effectively with government customers

Excellent technical writing and documentation capabilities

Analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical documentation tools

Preferred Qualifications

Operational military experience (any service branch)

CSEP (Certified Systems Engineering Professional) certification or working toward certification

Experience with GPS, GNSS, or GPS-denied navigation technologies

Familiarity with requirements standards (MIL-STD-961, IEEE 29148, ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288)

Knowledge of environmental test standards (MIL-STD-810, DO-160)

Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama, Polarion)

Understanding of RF test equipment, laboratory instrumentation, and test automation

Active Secret or Top Secret clearance

Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs

Familiarity with Defense Test and Evaluation processes

Why Join Us?

We are an employee-owned company that values innovation, technical excellence, and work-life balance. Our small, focused team provides opportunities for meaningful contributions to critical defense programs while offering:

Profit sharing for high performers – your success directly contributes to company success, and you share in the rewards

Flexible work arrangements that support professional and personal priorities

Direct engagement with cutting-edge defense technologies

Collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise matter

Opportunities for professional development and career growth