SYSTEMS INTEGRATION ENGINEER

About the position

This role involves working with a Systems Integration Lab (SIL) performing a number of activities pertaining to the testing and validation of C5ISR systems for Army ground vehicles. This is a very 'hands-on' type role that involves spending the majority of time within a lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, engineer, implement, and verify new designs and configuration of system integration benches, test racks, cables and harnesses to enhance usability and maintainability.
• Ensure that the system integration benches are fully functional and accurately reflect the most current configurations for testing system software.
• Troubleshoot any errors or faults preventing the system integration benches from functioning properly and develop solutions to resolve the faults.
• Interface with other Army and DoD program offices to understand how various C5ISR systems interoperate with each other and with the vehicle platform.
• Provide assistance to system testers to execute their testing effectively and efficiently.
• Provide electrical, mechanical and software support to Combat Vehicle system bench planning, design, development, and execution.
• Work in a team environment with Army customers and DCS Engineers.
• Identify and purchase or build materials or components required for the lab.
• Maintain configuration management of the lab, including updating drawings as required to reflect the lab configuration.
• Perform mechanical assembly as required.
• Coordinate with government personnel to plan, coordinate and execute system bench activities.
• Maintain current system bench configurations and assets.
• Develop a deep, working familiarity with a variety of C5ISR and combat vehicle subsystems.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering is required.
• At least 8 years of experience in a technical/engineering role since earning the BS degree.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (CAN bus, Ethernet, Serial, RS-10, RS-232, etc.).
• An interest in the technical workings and interfaces within a complex system.
• Customer service mentality.
• Professional demeanor.
• Ability to work on-site in a customer-facing environment.
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with other team members.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong sense of duty, responsibility, and initiative.
• Ability to travel to various customer and contractor facilities and test centers.