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# Systems Integration Test Engineer

- **Company:** Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Network Analysis, Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Linux, Emulators, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Satcom, Requirements Traceability, Systems Integration, Wide Area Networks, Software Verification, SC Clearance, Kubernetes, Decoding
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9030145/systems-integration-test-engineer

## About the Role

* BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
 * Familiarity with commercial test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzer, Vector Network Analyzer, Oscilloscope, WAN Emulator, etc.
 * Proficiency with Python software language
 * Proficiency with Linux operating system
 * Ability to create test plans and test procedures in MS Word

 * Good communication and relationship skills with program leadership, engineering leadership, customers, and engineering team members

 * Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors, maintaining a professional demeanor
 * Awareness of software and product development techniques, Agile, SCRUM, plus Water-fall approaches

Active Secret Clearance Required

Preferred Skills/Experience:

 * Experience operating, troubleshooting, and/or repairing SATCOM systems
 * Experience with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure
 * Proficiency with RF Communications and frequency domain analysis

## Description

The I&T Engineer supports the development and maintenance of the test requirements, test plan, & test approach from project kick-off through closure of the contract. Responsible for verification of technical scope as defined by the design authority, with a focus on maintaining cost and schedule goals.

Facilitates coordination of cross-functional engineering teams for requirements development.

 * Decipher technical contractual requirements and allocate them to test cases within the project's test plan
 * Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) and coordinate with the Engineering Support team to get parts on order and systems built
 * Create test procedures and automated test software to verify product's compliance with requirements
 * Perform customer witnessed acceptance testing of project hardware
 * Manages requirement traceability through verification, using tools such as a Requirements Verification Matrix
 * Develop requirements for creating test simulators or custom test tools
 * Assess project technical risks and provides mitigation plans particularly around testability
 * Coordinates the review, presentation, and release of test documentation to support requirements compliance, including Technical Interchange Meetings, Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews
 * Coordinates with the Project Engineer & Program Manager (PM), design team and functional management to communicate program impediments or issues / delays in completing tasks
 * Travel as necessary to support system integration, testing, and customer meetings


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