Integration & Test Systems Engineer III

Diagnostics reasoning – capability to analyze complex integration failures, diagnose software deficiencies through log analysis and debugging tools, trace root cause, and identify patterns across seemingly unrelated issues. Position Summary: As an Integration & Test Systems Engineer III you are responsible for supporting the verification of ground software systems and integrating key mission-critical technologies.

DPP is seeking an Integration & Test Systems Engineer III for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing industry.
 
Work Location: Onsite in Fairfax, VA or Morrisville, NC
Duration: 6 months
Terms: W2 position
Work Authorization: US Citizen; must hold an current/active Top Secret-SCI clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain CI Poly
 
Position Summary:

• As an Integration & Test Systems Engineer III you are responsible for supporting the verification of ground software systems and integrating key mission-critical technologies.
• This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge space systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities:

• Site Hardware deployment, integration, checkout and test through verification complete.
• Experience with Satellite Ground SW system verification including Command and Control and Space vehicle mission management.
• Experience with Python.
• System architecture understanding – ability to comprehend how various components interact and identify potential integration points.
• Scripting and automation expertise – proficiency in create and maintaining automated test scripts used for verification testing.
• Communication and collaborations – skill in clearly documenting issues and coordinating with developers across different teams to resolve interaction problems.
• Diagnostics reasoning – capability to analyze complex integration failures, diagnose software deficiencies through log analysis and debugging tools, trace root cause, and identify patterns across seemingly unrelated issues.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience with ground software system verification, specifically related to Command and Control (C2) and Mission Management (MM).
• Strong background in integration and test efforts, including planning, execution, and documentation.
• Expertise in testing tools and automation.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at time of application with the ability to be cleared to get a CI Poly

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI poly.
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, C, C++, and Java.
• Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like Visio and Cameo.
• Familiarity with collaboration and lifecycle management tools, including JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
• Knowledge of Systems Tool Kit (STK) for mission simulation and analysis.
• Experience with Agile program execution, including sprint planning, backlog management, and iterative development.
• Working knowledge of Gherkin/Cucumber testing frameworks for behavior-driven development (BDD).
• Hands-on experience with version control systems like GitLab.
• Understanding and use of container technologies (e.g., Docker/Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, especially AWS Cloud services.

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 DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D