Role: Systems Integration & Test Engineer

Location: Fort Worth, TX 76101 (Onsite)

Employment type: Contract

About the Role

We are seeking a Systems Integration & Test Engineer to support F22/ F‑35 modernization efforts across mission‑system capability integration and system‑level validation. In this role, you’ll perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and conduct cost, risk, and supportability analyses for end‑to‑end system lifecycles—from concept and design to deployment and disposal.

You will work in advanced hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) integration labs, performing software loads, hardware/software integration, system performance evaluations, patching, regression testing, and documentation of system behavior. This position requires strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently after initial onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical planning, requirements analysis, system integration, verification and validation for complete system lifecycles.
• Translate customer or product requirements into functional hardware and software specifications.
• Perform system‑level testing in HIL environments for F‑35 modernization programs.
• Execute software loads on avionics hardware and apply software patches for system updates.
• Conduct system security, performance assessments, and regression testing.
• Document results through after‑action reports and system problem reports.
• Collaborate with mission systems, vehicle systems, weapons, and lab engineering teams to support capability maturation and integration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Engineering or Computer Science preferred).
• Experience with aircraft mission systems or avionics integration.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after initial training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active or recent F‑35 Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Experience performing software loads on avionics or mission‑system hardware.
• Proficiency in applying software patches and troubleshooting hardware/software integration issues.
• Familiarity with Mission Systems Integration Labs.
• Experience collaborating with Aero engineering teams (MS, VS, Weapons, Labs, etc.).
• Experience with mission‑planning systems or environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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