Systems Test Engineer

Systems Test Engineer

Job Description

The Systems Test Engineer is responsible for defining, developing, and integrating test environment capabilities across the full engineering lifecycle for missile defense programs. This role supports requirements development, system-level integration, and validation efforts while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure successful delivery of high-quality, mission-critical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and develop test requirements and test system capabilities to support program objectives
• Lead and support system-level test integration and validation activities
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration
• Support hardware integration, validation processes, and transition to factory/production environments
• Ensure traceability between system requirements and test execution strategies
• Identify risks, gaps, and dependencies throughout the test and integration lifecycle

Required Qualifications

• Experience defining test requirements and developing test system capabilities
• Strong experience in systems engineering and cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to support hardware integration, system validation, and factory transitions
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a technical environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with modeling, simulation, prototypes, or test bed integration
• Experience identifying technology risks, cost drivers, and opportunities for affordability improvements
• Proven ability to mentor team members and support execution on large-scale development programs
• Experience working in complex, highly regulated environments (e.g., defense or aerospace)

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tucson, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tucson,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2026.

About Actalent

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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