Test Systems Engineer (Defense / Hardware Systems)

Duration: Long Term Contract with a Possibility of Hire

Location: Tucson, AZ

Test Systems Engineer (Defense / Hardware Systems)

Overview

Seeking a Systems Engineer with strong experience in hardware test and verification to support complex defense programs. This role is responsible for defining, designing, and overseeing test environments and methodologies across the full product lifecycle - from development through production and field deployment.

This is a hands-on, cross-functional engineering role requiring deep knowledge of test systems, hardware integration, and verification & validation practices in a regulated environment.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Secret Clerance


• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Engineering, Science, or related technical field)


• Proven Systems Engineering experience supporting hardware test environments


• Strong background in:




• Test requirements development


• Test planning and documentation


• Embedded functional test


• Hardware integration


• Verification & Validation (V&V) methodologies




• Experience applying a systems engineering approach across the full product lifecycle


• Hands-on experience with developmental test processes and test equipment design


• Ability to assess system-level technical risk and program impact


• Experience working in regulated or defense-related environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs


• Exposure to hardware manufacturing and factory test transition


• Familiarity with models, simulations, test beds, and prototype validation


• Understanding of lifecycle cost modeling and capital investment planning

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document test requirements, capabilities, and system-level test strategies


• Design and integrate test environments for hardware systems (component to full system level)


• Lead integration, verification, and validation (IV&V) activities across development and production phases


• Develop and evaluate test methodologies, setups, prototypes, models, and simulations


• Support transition of test equipment and processes into manufacturing environments


• Identify technical risks and drive mitigation strategies related to system test and performance


• Collaborate across engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, software, manufacturing)


• Support customer-facing technical discussions in a defense contract environment


• Contribute to affordability initiatives through built-in-test strategies and lifecycle cost awareness

Interested candidates may submit their resumes online or call at for further information regarding the position.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting .

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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