Systems Test & Integration Engineer

DESE Research, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

DESE Research, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Mid-Level Systems Test & Integration Engineer to support the design, release, and maintenance of technical data packages and advanced test programs. This position will play a key role in the design, development, and integration of Special Test Equipment (STE) for critical flight hardware and will manage complex system requirements using IBM DOORS. The successful candidate will act as an interface for requirements traceability via IBM DOORS, author comprehensive technical data packages, and participate in the engineering of custom STE used to validate complex electro-mechanical assemblies. This role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers, and program stakeholders to ensure STE capabilities accurately verify that hardware meets specifications. A successful candidate will demonstrate technical expertise in mechanical test fixtures, proficiency in DOORS requirements management, and the ability to thrive 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
Two (2) to Five (5) years of relevant professional experience in systems engineering, test integration, or hardware validation
Experience utilizing IBM DOORS for tracking, tracing, and managing system or subsystem-level requirements
Familiarity with creating and maintaining Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRMs) to map requirements to test events
Exposure to Special Test Equipment (STE), hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) test benches, or automated telemetry/data acquisition setups
Basic understanding of configuration management principles for hardware configurations and software test builds
Strong technical writing skills with experience drafting test procedures or verification reports
Analytical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills across interconnected hardware and software elements
Excellent communication skills to coordinate effectively between design engineers, lab technicians, and test floor personnel

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
Professional experience supporting missile systems, precision-guided munitions, or integrated air and missile defense programs
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
Understanding of military standards for testing, environment simulation, or interface control documentation (ICDs)
Experience participating in 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 and fully verified
Maintain the IBM DOORS database for assigned subsystems, entering changes, creating links, and generating traceability reports
Assist in verifying the readiness and hardware/software configuration baseline of Special Test Equipment (STE) prior to active testing windows
Collaborate 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
Document test floor anomalies, log hardware/software discrepancies, and participate in root-cause troubleshooting investigations
Gather, review, and compile post-test data to populate compliance matrices and technical design packages
Coordinate daily with project managers, systems architects, and laboratory teams to maintain the testing schedule and mitigate risks
Communicate task status, technical roadblocks, and testing metrics clearly to engineering leadership and program stakeholders