System Integration Lab Engineer

Location: Stratford, CT Salary: $60.00 USD Hourly - $75.00 USD Hourly Description:

Position: System Integration Lab Engineer

Location: Stratford, CT

About the Role

We are seeking a System Integration Lab Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and verification of advanced Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) and Closed-Loop test environments. This role combines systems engineering, laboratory infrastructure development, hardware integration, and test operations to enable complex system validation activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience designing and building test facilities, developing laboratory architectures, integrating hardware and software components, and supporting end-to-end verification activities in highly technical engineering environments. This position requires strong collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines and a passion for creating scalable, high-fidelity test capabilities.

Responsibilities

Test Facility Design & Development

Design, develop, integrate, and validate HWIL and Closed-Loop test facilities.

Contribute to test bed architecture, laboratory infrastructure planning, and system integration activities.

Support the design and implementation of power distribution, data acquisition, networking, signal conditioning, and control systems required for laboratory environments.

Ensure test facilities meet technical, operational, and safety requirements.

Hardware Integration & Laboratory Operations

Coordinate hardware receipt, staging, installation, and integration activities.

Manage hardware interfaces, system connectivity, wiring, power distribution, and data communications across multiple subsystems.

Troubleshoot integration issues and support root-cause analysis efforts.

Maintain laboratory readiness and support ongoing test operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with systems, software, electrical, mechanical, and test engineering teams to support program objectives.

Participate in technical reviews, design discussions, and integration planning meetings.

Communicate project status, technical risks, and integration challenges to stakeholders.

Infrastructure & Equipment Management

Support procurement, installation, and commissioning of laboratory equipment and infrastructure.

Coordinate ordering, receiving, inventory tracking, and vendor management activities.

Assist with laboratory facility upgrades, modifications, and expansion projects.

Maintain accurate records of assets, equipment, and engineering materials.

Documentation & Configuration Management

Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including:

System schematics

Electrical drawings

Interface control documents

Block diagrams

Test procedures

Integration reports

Verification results

Ensure documentation complies with configuration management and engineering standards.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve laboratory processes, test efficiency, and data quality.

Develop and update work instructions, best practices, and operational procedures.

Support implementation of new tools, technologies, and automation capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

4+ years of experience designing, developing, integrating, and verifying engineering test facilities or laboratory environments.

4+ years of experience with Zuken for schematic development and electrical design.

Experience supporting HWIL and Closed-Loop testing environments.

Experience with test bed design and laboratory infrastructure planning.

Experience integrating hardware systems within engineering test laboratories.

Experience creating detailed schematics and system block diagrams.

Experience managing equipment logistics, including ordering, receiving, inventory tracking, and vendor coordination.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with real-time simulation and test platforms such as MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, and NI VeriStand.

Knowledge of data acquisition systems, instrumentation, signal conditioning, and power distribution systems.

Familiarity with industry standards and protocols such as: ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, DO-160, MIL-STD-810, ARP4754

Experience using Microsoft Visio, Mentor Graphics, Zuken, Siemens NX, and Siemens Teamcenter/3DX.

Experience supporting complex system integration, validation, and verification programs.

Experience working in aerospace, defense, transportation, robotics, automotive, or other highly regulated engineering environments.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
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