Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Systems Engineer for a contract opportunity in Chelmsford, MA. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) Must have the ability to obtain a secret clearance * 5+ years experience using Microsoft Office products to generate status reports, project plans, and work instructions.
* 5+ years experience writing, editing and supporting existing software code base using LabVIEW
* 3+ years experience writing, editing and supporting existing software code base using Test Stand software.
* 3+ years experience in analyzing and resolving problems.
* Experience in managing and prioritizing your own workload that may consist of several tasks at once.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Experience in effectively working on teams.
* Ability to work with minimal detailed direction to deliver desired results.
* Experience in working with and leading teams towards milestone completion POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES * Plans, implements, tests, documents, and maintains solutions for the integration and testing of in-house developed and COTS/GOTS components, elements, subsystems and/or systems.
* Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. • Establishes functional and technical specifications and standards, solves hardware/software interface problems, defines input/output parameters, and ensures integration of the entire system or subsystem. • Reviews, evaluates and derives requirements for testability, develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for complete systems and/or subsystems. Coordinates subsystem and/or system testing activities with programs and other organizations.
* Performs analysis of test results and prepares comprehensive subsystem and/or system level evaluation reports which verify and validate system performance.
* Writes discrepancy reports and performs integration regression testing to verify/validate incorporated fixes to software, components, subsystems and systems. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) A minimum of 9 years of professional level career experience is preferred. * Proven success in implementing appropriate methods to measure electrical parameters typically required for components and subassemblies.
* 5+ years subject matter expert in Radio Frequency or Microwave systems and subsystems.
* 3+ years success in developing multiple complex test programs with Test Stand development environments.
* Proven track record of researching and specifying components for test equipment design.
* Proven ability in troubleshooting measurement issues and isolating problems down to the test instrument, fixturing, software level or unit under test.
* Proficiency generating assembly and block diagram sketches, parts lists and other types of engineering documentation.
* Proficiency in Corrective/Preventative action process and implementation.-Solid background in deriving test requirements from design or system level requirements.
* Ability to identify and author required documentation to correct drawing to actual hardware discrepancies.
* Proven collaborator with multidiscipline teams.
* Effective relationship builder across multiple organizations and disciplines.
* Experience preparing charts and giving presentations outlining technical issues, solutions or trade studies. REQUIRED EDUCATION Accredited Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field of study WORK HOURS Full-Time 4/10 work schedule 1st Shift ADDITIONAL INFORMATION * Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information. * Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date. * Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.