Senior Systems and Test Integration Engineer

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.
M9 Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems and Test Integration Engineer to work on-site on a government contract for a client located in Scottsdale, AZ. Candidates must be eligible to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Responsibilities

• Designs, deploys, and integrates the payload emulation suite in tandem with the DevOps and Special Test Equipment groups to support National Security.
• Works directly with other engineering disciplines and program management in a cross-functional environment.
• Collaborates across engineering disciplines to define unit functionality, document interface requirements, and verify behavior on hardware.
• Independently leads FPGA implementation and troubleshooting efforts to meet program milestones.
• Works with test equipment including power supplies, multimeters, signal generators, signal/logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Manages task priorities, coordinates schedules, and communicates clear status to the team.
• Works in Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows (Win11) operating systems.
• Uses the Microsoft tools suite.
• Performs integration and test of space flight hardware.
• Understands new technologies and works with vendors to stay on the cutting edge.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field and 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this role.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Direct Integration and Test experience with hi-reliability space payloads and/or vehicles.
• Experience with Automated Testing Environments or Special Test Equipment.
• Experience with failure review board processes, Failure Reporting and Corrective Action systems relevant to electronic systems for space.
• Experience with SRR/PDR/CDR/TRR/PSA evolution.
• 5+ years of FPGA development experience on Xilinx Ultrascale/Ultrascale+ devices.
• Proficiency in VHDL and/or SystemVerilog for RTL design, from microarchitecture definition through hardware integration.
• Experience designing FPGA firmware for high-speed serial interfaces including JESD204B (6+ Gbps), 10GbE, and SerDes.
• Proficiency in Xilinx Vivado toolchain - synthesis, implementation, timing closure, and ILA debug.
• Experience with SPI command/control interfaces, JTAG, and general-purpose digital I/O.
• Familiarity with FMC mezzanine card interfaces (VITA 57).
• Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the integration and test life cycle.
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas.
• Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with program management and customers.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for self and others.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

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Full-Time Employee Compensation

• M9 Solutions' pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
• M9 Benefits -

Salary Range
$115,000 - $130,000 USD
M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal subcontractor and complies with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). M9 also adheres to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), ensuring equal opportunity for protected veterans. If you wish to voluntarily share that you are an individual with a disability, you are welcome to do so at any point in the application or employment process; M9 does not require this information, and it will not affect your candidacy. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at or .
M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents.
With 15+ years of proven delivery and growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diverse perspectives in driving the vision of the company.
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