Systems Integration & Test Engineer III – EO/IR Systems

This is a fast-paced, lab-based role requiring direct interaction with electronic subsystems, communication interfaces, and specialized test equipment. If you're a hands-on Systems Integration & Test Engineer with EO/IR experience, strong electronics troubleshooting skills, and an active Secret clearance, we'd love to hear from you.

Title: Systems Integration & Test Engineer III – EO/IR Systems
Hiring Organization: Connexion Systems & Engineering

Compensation, Benefits, and Employment Type

• Duration: 5+ month contract
• Pay rate: $55-$71.59/hour + Overtime Eligibility
• Job Location: Orlando, FL
• Work Model: 100% onsite
• Schedule: 1st Shift | 4/10 Schedule (Four 10-Hour Days)
• Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required
• Job#: bh19773

Description:
We are seeking an experienced Systems Integration & Test Engineer III for a hands-on engineering opportunity supporting advanced defense and aerospace technology in Orlando, FL.
This position focuses on the integration, calibration, alignment, and characterization of Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) camera systems within a complex tactical hardware platform.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in systems engineering, hardware/software integration, laboratory testing, and troubleshooting. This is a fast-paced, lab-based role requiring direct interaction with electronic subsystems, communication interfaces, and specialized test equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform integration, testing, and verification of hardware, electrical, and software interfaces across tactical and flight hardware subsystems.
• Support integration, calibration, alignment, and characterization of EO/IR camera and sensor technologies.
• Integrate camera communications and imagery with custom electronic systems.
• Conduct hands-on laboratory testing using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), power supplies, network analyzers, and related equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Troubleshoot hardware, communication interfaces, and system-level performance issues.
• Evaluate subsystem functionality and support resolution of integration and test challenges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams in a dynamic development laboratory environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline with 6–8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 4–6 years of relevant experience.
• 6+ years of systems engineering experience.
• 6+ years of hands-on subsystem integration and laboratory testing experience.
• 6+ years of hardware troubleshooting experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, network analyzers, and other electronic test equipment.
• 3+ years of experience with tactical communication and telemetry protocols, such as MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, RS-422/485, PCIe, Camera Link, or ARINC.
• 3+ years of familiarity with Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) systems and technologies.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface documentation.
• Active Secret security clearance required at the time of hire.

Apply Today
If you're a hands-on Systems Integration & Test Engineer with EO/IR experience, strong electronics troubleshooting skills, and an active Secret clearance, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about this opportunity supporting advanced aerospace and defense systems.


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