Job Description

**Job Title: Systems Integration Engineer III

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**Location: Hudson, NH, USA - 03051

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**Duration: 12 Months contract with Possibility of extension

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**Job Description:

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The Systems Integration Engineer plays a crucial role in the Defence and Aerospace industry by ensuring seamless integration of various systems and subsystems into a comprehensive and functional solution. They are responsible for designing, implementing, testing, and supporting the integration of complex defence and aerospace systems. This role requires a deep understanding of system architecture, software development, hardware integration, and testing methodologies.

**Key Responsibilities:

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**System Integration Planning:

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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integration plans, define system interfaces, and identify integration requirements.

• Create a roadmap for system integration activities, including schedules, milestones, and resource allocation.

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**System Architecture Design:

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• Analyze system requirements and develop integration solutions that align with overall system architecture.

• Design and document system interfaces, data flows, and integration mechanisms to ensure interoperability between subsystems.

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**Software and Hardware Integration:

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• Integrate software applications and hardware components into the overall system.

• Develop and implement software interfaces, protocols, and middleware to facilitate seamless communication between different subsystems.

• Perform hardware integration, including component installation, wiring and configuration.

**System Testing and Validation:

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• Develop test plans and procedures to validate system integration.

• Conduct comprehensive testing of integrated systems, identify issues, and troubleshoot problems.

• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

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**Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

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• Identify potential risks and issues related to system integration.

• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address technical challenges, schedule constraints, and resource limitations.

• Proactively communicate risks and propose solutions to stakeholders.

**Documentation and Reporting:

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• Prepare technical documentation, including integration plans, design specifications, test reports, and user manuals.

• Maintain accurate records of integration activities, changes, and configurations.

• Generate progress reports and present updates to project teams and management.

**Collaboration and Communication:

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• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including system engineers, software developers, hardware engineers, and project managers.

• Collaborate with external vendors, subcontractors, and customers to ensure effective integration of systems.

• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

**Qualifications and Skills:

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• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong knowledge of system integration principles, methodologies, and best practices.

• **Experience with defense and aerospace systems integration is highly desirable.

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• Proficiency in system architecture design, including system interfaces, data flows, and integration patterns.

• Familiarity with software development processes, programming languages, and software integration techniques.

• Solid understanding of hardware components, including sensors, actuators, communication interfaces, and embedded systems.

• **Experience in system testing and validation, including test plan development, test execution, and troubleshooting

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• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations governing defense and aerospace systems.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve integration issues.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines.

**Top Skills Needed-

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Being a Test Lead for a program (time management, multitasking, communication, etc) Linux Debugging (hardware: signal tracing via schematics, customer documentation, etc; software: python, bash, etc)