Systems Integration Test Engineer - DEFENSE

JOB TITLE: Systems Integration Test Engineer - DEFENSE

LOCATION: Orlando, FL

PAY RATE: $87.50/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Active Secret clearance

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Provide vision, build strong relationships, energize teams, deliver results, coordinate roadmaps, and model excellence and accountability.

• Manage HWIL development, software/hardware test, and integration efforts across multiple product lines with diverse technical and contractual requirements.

• Direct development and sustainment of HWIL capabilities, including sensor modeling and closed-loop simulation.

• Partner with internal R&D to define and implement next-generation HWIL capabilities supporting evolving mission needs.

Requirements:

• Active Secret clearance

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical or Software Engineering (or related field)

• 5+ years of professional experience

• Proven leadership of large, multi-functional IPTs in HWIL or sensor test environments

• Strong understanding of real-time HWIL integration, simulation, and digital modeling

• Expertise in Systems Engineering processes and HWIL verification methodologies

• Hands-on hardware testing experience in lab environments

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Electrical and software troubleshooting

• Electronic testing, hardware/software integration, systems integration

• User acceptance testing, proposals, and technical reporting

• Development program efforts and Cost Account Management (CAM)

• RF subsystem design, integration, and test (Up/Down-conversion, attenuation, IR systems, projectors)

• C++ integration of digital models into real-time closed-loop simulations

• Simulation of Datalink, GPS, IMUs, and CAS

• 1 2 years writing proposals and reports

• PPE required: hard-toed ESD shoes/boots and protective eyewear

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations .

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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