Systems Engineer

DescriptionKforce has an enterprise client that is seeking a Systems Engineer in North Reading, MA.Summary:We are building hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test infrastructure to support automated on-robot software deployment and validation ahead of Q4 field-release readiness. This role owns test environment configuration, automated test execution, fault injection, and requirements-to-test traceability for our HIL bench program.Responsibilities:* Build and configure repeatable HIL test setups and validation environments for on-robot software deployment and regression testing* Develop test automation using Python and scripting to scale test execution and reduce manual validation effort* Build test cases to run manually on the physical robotic floor* Author and maintain test cases with defined pass/fail criteria and requirements traceability using TestRail, Jama, or equivalent tooling* Perform fault injection testing and hands-on validation using standard test instrumentation* Support defect analysis, root cause investigation, and structured test evidence capture for release readiness* Collaborate with on-robot software, robot integration, and lab operations teams to define test coverage and close coverage gapsRequirements* 5+ years hands-on HIL/SIL test environment development and validation* Strong Python, MATLAB, or equivalent test automation experience* Experience with requirements and test case management tooling such as Jama, DOORS NG, TestRail, or similar* Familiarity with fault injection methodology and test instrumentation including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and DMMs* Safety-critical system validation background (ISO 26262, ASPICE, or equivalent) a plus* Robotics or ROS background not required but a plusJob TypeContractCompensation77 - $86