Systems Engineer; Top Secret Clearance

Job Title:

Systems Integration Engineer (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Job Description

• Execute right‑side V systems engineering activities, including system integration, verification, and validation.
• Work in a System Integration Lab (SIL) to integrate software, firmware, and hardware components.
• Interface directly with hardware, test racks, and lab equipment.
• Develop, execute, and automate test protocols and procedures to verify system‑level requirements.
• Write Python‑based scripts for both automated regression/overnight testing and manual verification procedures.
• Support verification of approximately 2,000 system‑level requirements.
• Use and troubleshoot serial, JTAG, and Ethernet interfaces.
• Collaborate with SIL, hardware, firmware, and software teams to identify and resolve integration issues.
• Analyze test results to determine system functionality and interpret schematics and hardware documentation.
• Support networking‑related system verification activities.

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience operating on the right side of the V‑model.
• Hands‑on experience in a hardware‑focused integration lab or SIL environment.
• Ability to interface with hardware, work with test racks, and troubleshoot system‑level issues.
• Experience writing test procedures, verification plans, and automation scripts.
• Proficiency in Python scripting.
• Experience with serial, JTAG, and Ethernet interfaces.
• Networking fundamentals knowledge.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and hardware designs.

• Experience supporting programs post‑CDR entering integration and verification phases.
• Experience supporting hardware‑centric systems.
• Experience managing and verifying large‑scale system requirements.
• Experience working in classified laboratory environments.

The work environment is based onsite in Grand Rapids, MI, within a System Integration Lab (SIL). The role involves direct interaction with hardware, software, and firmware components, working with various test racks and lab equipment, engaging in system integration activities, and collaborating with diverse teams to resolve integration issues. Proficiency in networking and the ability to troubleshoot system‑level issues using advanced interfaces are required.

This is a Contract position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

The pay range for this position is $62.50 - $85.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids, MI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

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