Senior Systems Integration & Test Engineer

• Plan, carry out, and record integration and test campaigns for prototype maritime platforms.
• Direct checkout, fault isolation, and verification of combined mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems.
• Participate in field trials at nearby company test facilities and at off-site maritime locations.
• Author test plans, gather and evaluate performance data, and measure system behavior against defined requirements.
• Build, configure, and exercise specialized test beds and prototype hardware.
• Keep thorough technical records, including test logs, configuration baselines, and integration notes.
• Champion at-sea test events for prototype and production systems, owning planning, coordination, and execution to confirm performance.

• 5-6+ years of relevant professional engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM field.
• Proven hands-on Systems Integration and Integration And Testing of complex Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, and Software Systems in industry, government, or a comparable setting.
• Advanced Troubleshooting and Problem Solving skills, with the ability to pinpoint faults across mechanical, electrical, and software boundaries.
• Skill in Requirements Analysis, translating requirements, test outcomes, and operational risks for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Comfort working directly with prototype hardware, Test Equipment, and Field Operations.
• Strong Technical Communication, both written and verbal, and effective Cross-Functional Collaboration, working both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Eligibility to obtain and hold a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred

• Background with Autonomous Maritime Systems, AUVs, ROVs, or other mobile robotic platforms.
• Experience running or supporting Laboratory Testing, field trials, Sea Trials, or operational deployments.
• Knowledge of system-level Payload Integration, data collection workflows, and Rapid Prototyping.
• Proficiency with Python, MATLAB, and Linux for data analysis and technical computing.
• Exposure to Serial Communications, Networking, ROS, and related communication protocols.
• Experience with SolidWorks, other CAD tools, and Additive Manufacturing for mechanical prototyping.
• Prior work in R&D settings built around fast, iterative testing and cross-disciplinary engineering.
• Grounding in Systems Engineering practices, including Verification And Validation, test planning, and performance evaluation.

• Salary: $125,000 - $190,000
• Engagement: Full-time, direct hire; on-site in Groton, CT
• Benefits: Top-tier benefits and a generous 401(k)
• Relocation: Relocation assistance provided

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