HW/SW Systems Engineer

Job#: 3024055

Job Description:
Senior Systems Integration & Test Engineer

Clearance Required: Active Secret (required prior to start)

Work Schedule: 5/40

Location: Onsite

Experience Level: Senior (10+ years)

Education: Bachelor's degree in STEM preferred
Overview

We are seeking a Senior Systems Integration & Test Engineer to lead planning, execution, troubleshooting, and verification activities for complex hardware-software systems. This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on integration experience, and the ability to collaborate closely with engineering, program, and operations teams. The engineer will support full lifecycle integration, validation, and sell-off of advanced system capabilities.
Primary Responsibilities

• Lead integration and test planning/execution, ensuring all verification and validation activities meet defined requirements
• Conduct system performance assessments and validation tests to confirm compliance with specifications
• Execute integration plans and testing tasks according to defined milestones and schedules
• Integrate, configure, and test system software builds for use in integration, V&V, and system-level test events
• Partner with cross-program stakeholders to:
  • Develop test approaches
  • Confirm test setup readiness
  • Support peer reviews, gate reviews, and test readiness reviews
• Ensure that all testing activities follow established engineering procedures, including compliance with DoD technology release and export-control policies
• Support both local and non-local travel requirements, including activities related to Foreign Military Sales (FMS) test events (approx. 10% travel)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Experience with one or more programming/scripting environments:
  • MATLAB
  • Python
  • Perl
  • C/C++
  • Linux and/or Unix environments
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Systems engineering
  • System integration
  • Networking
  • Verification and validation
  • Test execution
• Strong troubleshooting skills for both hardware and software integration
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment
• Active Secret clearance required prior to start

Desired Qualifications

• Experience operating test equipment and performing software/hardware installations
• Hands-on experience with integration or regression testing
• Relevant certifications such as:
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
• Experience with any of the following technical tools or environments:
  • MATLAB
  • Linux (e.g., Red Hat)
  • Unix
  • Perl, C/C++, Shell scripting
• Experience integrating or configuring electronics, network routers, or embedded systems
• Experience developing:
  • Integration test procedures
  • Test scripts
  • Test plans
  • Configuration-control documentation
• Experience interpreting and using test setup schematics
• Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps methodologies, including:
  • Daily stand-ups
  • Sprint reviews
  • PI planning
  • Retrospectives
  • JIRA and Confluence
• Strong understanding of:
  • System algorithms
  • Signal processing
  • System-level performance analysis

Work Environment

• Highly collaborative onsite environment
• Frequent engagement with systems engineering, software engineering, hardware engineering, test teams, and program leadership
• Hands-on integration and test activities performed in engineering lab and system test environments

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.