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# System Test Engineer

- **Company:** Jobot
- **Location:** Rockville, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), VoIP, Code Coverage, Software Documentation, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, System Testing, Test Scripts, System-level Testing, Integration Tests, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/506dd7c1-dffd-4271-9b3e-bd6f4d71d0f2

## About the Role

5+ years of system-level hardware and software testing experience
Experience testing mission-critical communications, networking, telecommunications, or Air Traffic Management systems
Strong experience writing formal test documentation
Experience supporting customer acceptance testing
Background with VoIP, networking, telecommunications, or radio communications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience

Preferred Experience

Air Traffic Management or FAA programs
Mission-critical communications systems

## Description

An established engineering organization supporting mission-critical communications systems is seeking a System Test Engineer to join its Test & Integration team.

This position focuses on system-level testing of complex hardware and software solutions supporting highly available communications environments. The engineer will participate in informal testing, customer acceptance testing, and integration activities while working closely with engineering teams and end users.

The role is hybrid but requires candidates to spend significant time onsite during Formal Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities with customers., Develop and execute formal system-level test procedures
Create comprehensive test plans, verification procedures, and traceability documentation
Perform functional, performance, security, and integration testing
Support customer Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
Document defects and reproduce issues for engineering teams
Manage laboratory test environments, equipment, and test scripts
Review system requirements and ensure complete test coverage
Interface directly with customers during formal testing events
Maintain detailed test records and communicate results to engineering leadership


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