Senior Systems Integration & Test Engineer
The Opportunity
StaffRight Associates is recruiting for a Senior Systems Integration & Test Engineer to join an innovative aerospace and defense R&D organization in Groton, CT. This is a full-time, on-site role on a multidisciplinary systems design group that takes advanced prototype hardware from early concept through integration, lab validation, and live operations at sea.
As the Senior Systems Integration & Test Engineer, you will partner closely with mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineers to plan and run tests, diagnose integrated assemblies, interpret performance data, and confirm that prototypes meet their design requirements. The work supports demanding research programs tied to national security, inside a small, collaborative company that rewards technical rigor, initiative, creative problem solving, and an entrepreneurial outlook. Relocation assistance is available.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What You Bring
Required
- 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.
Compensation & Total Rewards
- 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
Joining StaffRight Associates
When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you're doing more than pursuing a job, you're aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions. We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.
