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# Senior Systems Integration & Test Engineer

- **Company:** StaffRight Associates
- **Location:** Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,000 - $190,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Communications Protocols, SolidWorks (CAD), Linux, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Rapid Prototyping Process, Serial Communications, Software Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/cfee8249-05df-4fb5-97a7-634efbec7d7b

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

* 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.