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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Integration Test Engineer - **Company:** Holt Executive - **Location:** United States - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $125,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Collaborative Software, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Software Debugging, Linux, Hardware Design, Internet Protocol, IPv4, IPv6, Python (Programming Language), Routing, Radio-Frequency Identification, Satcom, Shell Script, System Integration Testing, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Strategies of Testing, Virtual Local Area Networks, Scripting, Test Scripts, Information Technology - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=316e9ea29da5e368 ## About the Role We're looking for someone with a strong systems integration and testing background within satellite communications or a related RF communications environment., * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline (or equivalent experience). * Several years of experience testing satellite communication products, RF systems or user terminals. * Hands-on experience integrating and troubleshooting complex hardware systems. * Strong understanding of IP networking, including TCP/IP, DHCP, IPv4/IPv6, routing and VLANs. * Experience working with automated testing and scripting using Python and/or Shell. * Excellent problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to system-level debugging. * A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams. * Willingness to travel occasionally (approximately 15%) to support field testing and customer activities. Desirable Experience * Active electronically steered or phased array antenna systems. * RF test equipment such as spectrum analysers, signal generators and network analysers. * Linux operating systems. * Jira, Confluence or other engineering collaboration tools. * Satellite communications, wireless communications or defence systems. ## Description An innovative engineering organisation developing next-generation satellite communications technology is seeking a System Integration Test Engineer to join its growing engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge SATCOM user terminals, active phased array antennas and RF systems, supporting the integration, validation and testing of advanced products used in demanding real-world environments. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams, taking products from laboratory validation through to field testing and customer deployments, ensuring performance, reliability and quality throughout the development lifecycle. The Role As a System Integration Test Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and executing test strategies for advanced satellite communication systems. This is a hands-on position combining laboratory testing, hardware integration, field trials and customer-facing engineering support., * Develop and execute comprehensive system integration and verification test plans. * Integrate and validate complete satellite communication terminals, including active phased array antenna systems. * Perform hardware integration, assembly, disassembly and troubleshooting of antenna modules and prototype systems. * Support the installation and configuration of antenna test environments and outdoor validation facilities. * Conduct engineering field trials and drive testing to evaluate system performance in operational environments. * Investigate and resolve hardware, software and system integration issues. * Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python and Shell scripting where appropriate. * Produce clear technical documentation, test reports and validation records. * Collaborate closely with software, hardware and systems engineering teams to deliver high-quality products. * Support customer demonstrations, engineering field testing and product validation activities. ## Related Videos - [IoT: The road to sustainability](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/557-iot-the-road-to-sustainability) - [IP Authentication: A Tale of Performance Pitfalls and Challenges in Prod](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1413-ip-authentication-a-tale-of-performance-pitfalls-and-challenges-in-prod) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Integration And E2E Testing: Are They Complementary or Interchangeable?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/86-integration-and-e2e-testing-are-they-complementary-or-interchangeable) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)