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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DoD System Integration Engineer - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** Sterling Heights, MI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Automation of Tests, CAN Bus, Configuration Management, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Ethernet, Interoperability, RS-232, Systems Architecture, System Software, Systems Integration, Test Execution Engine, C4ISR, Computer Network Operations, Information Technology - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/61276184D3E04B4B839305E9D5CC5B7E/job/ ## About the Role * 8+ years of engineering experience * Experience within * Experience with communication protocols such as CAN bus, Ethernet, Serial, RS-232, RS-422, etc. * Familiarity of complex system architectures and subsystem interfaces * Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering - Experience with embedded, or on-board, vehicle computer systems such as Multi-Function Displays, Power Distribution and Management, Drivers Vision or SA Enhancement. * Familiar with DoD C4ISR Systems such as: BFT, SINCGARS, WIN-T and/or familiar with Network Operations or Tactical Intranet. * Experience with and knowledge of automated testing. * Prior experience as a 25B, 25H, 25F, 25N, 25U, 255N or similar MOS. ## Description Insight Global is seeking a System Integration Engineer to support one of our defense customers out of Sterling Heights. This role is responsible for designing, building, maintaining, and troubleshooting system integration benches and lab environments used to test complex C5ISR and combat vehicle systems. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on engineering experience, thrives in a customer-facing lab environment, and enjoys working across electrical, mechanical, and software domains to ensure system interoperability and mission readiness. Essential Job Functions: * Design, engineer, implement, and verify system integration benches, test racks, cables, harnesses, and lab configurations to improve usability and maintainability * Ensure system integration benches accurately reflect current system configurations and support testing of the latest system software for functionality and interoperability * Troubleshoot system, hardware, software, and integration issues impacting lab or bench performance and develop effective solutions * Provide electrical, mechanical, and software support for combat vehicle system bench planning, design, development, and execution * Interface with Army and DoD program offices to understand C5ISR system interoperability and vehicle platform integration * Support system testers with a customer-service mindset to enable efficient and effective test execution * Coordinate with government personnel to plan, schedule, and execute system bench activities * Maintain configuration management of lab assets, including updating drawings and documentation to reflect current configurations * Identify, procure, assemble, and build lab materials and components as required * Perform mechanical assembly and system setup as needed * Maintain and manage system bench assets and configurations * Work collaboratively with engineers, Army customers, and cross-functional teams * Develop a deep working knowledge of C5ISR and combat vehicle subsystems ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [A Hitchhikers Guide to Container Security - Automotive Edition 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1119-a-hitchhikers-guide-to-container-security-automotive-edition-2024) - [Cybersecurity for Software Defined Vehicles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/725-cybersecurity-for-software-defined-vehicles) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [Build UIs that learn - Discover the powerful combination of UI and AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/124-build-uis-that-learn-discover-the-powerful-combination-of-ui-and-ai) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Dev Digest 171: AI in disguise, Doomed tech and system prompts](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/594-dev-digest-171-ai-in-disguise-doomed-tech-and-system-prompts) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools)