Senior Systems Test & Integration Engineer
About The Position
DESE Research, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Systems Test & Integration Engineer to lead the design, release, and maintenance of technical data packages and advanced test programs. This position will play a principal role in the architecture, design, development, and integration of complex Special Test Equipment (STE) for critical flight hardware and will architect and manage complex system requirements using IBM DOORS. The successful candidate will act as the primary technical interface for requirements traceability via IBM DOORS, author comprehensive technical data packages, and direct the engineering of custom STE used to validate complex electro-mechanical assemblies. This role requires extensive collaboration and technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers, and program stakeholders to ensure STE capabilities accurately verify that hardware meets specifications. A successful candidate will demonstrate deep technical expertise in mechanical test fixtures, expert proficiency in DOORS requirements management, and the ability to drive success in a fast-paced development environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline) from an accredited university
- Five (5) to Ten (10) or more years of relevant professional experience in systems engineering, test integration, or hardware validation
- Expert-level experience utilizing IBM DOORS for tracking, tracing, and managing system or subsystem-level requirements
- Proven experience architecting and maintaining complex Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRMs) to map requirements to major test events
- Demonstrated experience leading the design, development, or integration of Special Test Equipment (STE), hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) test benches, or automated telemetry/data acquisition setups
- Strong mastery of configuration management principles for hardware configurations, flight hardware, and software test builds
- Advanced technical writing skills with extensive experience drafting major test procedures, qualification plans, or system verification reports
- Expert analytical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills across deeply interconnected hardware and software elements
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to coordinate effectively between design engineers, lab technicians, test floor personnel, and customer representatives
Nice To Haves
- Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
- Professional experience leading missile systems, precision-guided munitions, or integrated air and missile defense programs
- Advanced experience utilizing Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW to interface with test equipment or analyze post-test data streams
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler to link models to DOORS requirements
- Deep understanding of military standards for testing, environment simulation, or interface control documentation (ICDs)
- Experience leading and presenting at formal milestone events such as Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) or Preliminary/Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR)
Responsibilities
- Support the integration of missile test programs by ensuring tactical requirements are mapped to specific test cases, executed, and fully verified
- Oversee and manage the IBM DOORS database for assigned subsystems, entering changes, creating links, and generating traceability reports
- Verify the readiness and hardware/software configuration baseline of Special Test Equipment (STE) prior to active testing windows
- Partner with test operators and technicians to execute hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) simulations and environmental test profiles
- Author and update step-by-step test procedures directly derived from DOORS requirement baselines
- Lead the investigation of test floor anomalies and root-cause troubleshooting investigations
- Gather, review, and finalize post-test data to populate compliance matrices, verify requirements, and complete technical design packages
- Coordinate strategically with project managers, systems architects, and laboratory teams to maintain the testing schedule and mitigate program risks
- Communicate task status, technical roadblocks, testing metrics, and engineering risks clearly to engineering leadership and program stakeholders
Benefits
- Competitive health, dental and vision insurance with affordable premiums
- Flexible work schedules
- Two different flexible spending account options
- Company paid life insurance with options for employee paid additional
- Performance bonus program
- Education reimbursement program
- Company paid personal leave for approved philanthropic activities
- Vacation, Sick & Holiday leave
- Robust 401k profit sharing plan
- Opportunities for internal promotions
- Employee referral incentive program
- Rewards and gifts for service anniversaries
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
