Systems Test Engineer

Lynx

About The Position

The Systems Test Engineer will be responsible for developing, writing, and executing system-level test cases to validate Lynx products against customer requirements, specifications, and safety standards. This role requires close collaboration with systems engineers, software developers, and quality teams to ensure full coverage of functional, performance, and safety objectives. This position emphasizes test case design, development, and documentation across the full test lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
3+ years of experience in system-level testing of complex embedded, avionics, or safety-critical systems.
Strong ability to develop test cases and procedures from requirements and specifications.
Knowledge of system testing methods: functional, integration, performance, regression.
Experience documenting and reporting test results in compliance with engineering standards.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be a US citizen.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Linux OS and hypervisor.
Experience with avionics, aerospace, or defense systems testing.
Familiarity with DO-178B/C, ARP4754, or other safety-critical standards.
Knowledge of embedded systems, real-time operating systems, or communication protocols.
Hands-on with Linux command line tools: ifconfig, ip, netstat, ss, iptables, ethtool, etc.
Familiarity with virtualization/container environments: VMware, VirtualBox, Docker, or KVM.
Knowledge of PXE boot, TFTP, and remote OS installation for test setups.
Exposure to configuration management and defect tracking tools (e.g. Jira, Git, ClearCase).
Ability to work in lab environments with test equipment and simulators.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed system-level test cases based on system requirements, specifications, and design documents.
Produce and maintain test documentation including test procedures, test scripts, test reports, and traceability matrices.
Execute system test cases in both lab and simulated environments; document and report results.
Perform functional, integration, performance, and regression testing at the system level.
Collaborate with systems and software engineering teams to clarify requirements and identify testable conditions.
Identify, reproduce, and document defects; work with development teams to support root-cause analysis and resolution.
Ensure traceability from requirements to test cases and test results.
Participate in formal test reviews, audits, and certification activities where applicable (e.g. DO-178, ARP4754).
Contribute to continuous improvement of test methodologies, processes, and tools.
Perform additional job duties as assigned.