System Integration Lab Engineer

We are seeking a System Integration Lab Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and operation of high-fidelity Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) and closed-loop laboratory environments. This role combines systems engineering, hardware integration, test facility development, and laboratory operations in a collaborative engineering environment. The engineer will contribute to test readiness, risk management, documentation, infrastructure planning, and continuous improvement initiatives., * Design, build, integrate, and validate HWIL and closed-loop test systems.

• Support laboratory test bed development and ensure compliance with engineering and safety requirements.
• Receive, stage, integrate, and troubleshoot hardware from multiple engineering teams.
• Manage interface documentation and coordinate hardware, wiring, power, and data connectivity.
• Participate in technical reviews, engineering meetings, and customer-facing status discussions.
• Track laboratory risks, issues, mitigation plans, and escalation actions.
• Collect and report key performance metrics related to lab utilization, testing progress, and system performance.
• Support procurement and deployment of laboratory equipment and infrastructure upgrades.
• Manage parts ordering, receiving, inventory tracking, and vendor coordination.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation such as schematics, block diagrams, test procedures, and test reports.
• Create electrical schematics and system architectures using industry-standard engineering tools.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase testing efficiency, reliability, and data quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in hardware integration, laboratory testing, systems integration, or test engineering environments.
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) or closed-loop testing systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical testing, data acquisition, signal conditioning, and power distribution systems.
• Experience with hardware integration and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of aerospace communication protocols and engineering standards such as ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and ARP4754.
• Experience creating schematics and system block diagrams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visio and at least one ECAD/design tool such as Zuken E3, Mentor Graphics, or Siemens NX/3DX.
• Experience with MATLAB and/or LabVIEW.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with NI VeriStand or other real-time simulation platforms.
• Previous aerospace or defense systems integration experience.
• Experience supporting laboratory infrastructure projects and facility modifications.
• Familiarity with inventory management, logistics coordination, and vendor management.
• Exposure to KPI reporting, dashboard creation, and lab operations metrics.