Production Test Engineer

Production Test Engineer

The Production Test Engineer will support system integration and test activities for complex electronic warfare and radar systems within a highly collaborative Systems Engineering organization. This hands-on role focuses on integrating software and hardware, executing production and system-level tests, and troubleshooting issues to ensure reliable, high-quality system performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on integration of software and hardware on production and system-level platforms.
• Execute system, integration, and production tests following established procedures and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose technical issues across electrical, software, and hardware interfaces.
• Use Linux-based environments to support testing, data collection, and basic system administration tasks.
• Apply electrical and electronic engineering principles to support system integration and test activities.
• Support radar and electronic warfare system testing, including setup, execution, and data analysis as required.
• Use tools such as MATLAB and Microsoft Office Suite to analyze test results, document findings, and prepare technical reports.
• Assist with procurement-related tasks by identifying needed components, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and supporting material readiness for integration and test.
• Collaborate closely with systems engineering, software, hardware, and special systems teams to resolve integration and test issues.
• Support continuous improvement of test procedures, integration methods, and troubleshooting practices.
• Participate in upgrading legacy systems with new technologies and support new research and development programs as needed.
• Follow all site, lab, and security procedures while working within secured areas and on sensitive systems.

Essential Skills

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology.
• Experience with Linux or Linux-based systems.
• Demonstrated experience in testing and troubleshooting technical systems.
• Hands-on assembly skills for hardware and system-level builds.
• Knowledge of integration testing for complex systems.
• Familiarity with electrical and electronic engineering concepts.
• Ability to support both software integration and hardware integration tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary systems engineering team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands on testing/troubleshooting skills or relevant military experience is helpful.
• Experience with radar systems is beneficial.
• Familiarity with MATLAB for data analysis and test result evaluation is a plus.
• Exposure to systems engineering practices, including requirements, system integration, and system test.
• Procurement skills or experience coordinating technical materials and components is advantageous.
• Experience working on electronic warfare or other advanced defense-related systems is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with both new development and legacy upgrade programs.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with engineers across multiple business lines and specialties.

Work Environment

The role is based on a large engineering-focused campus in Syracuse, NY, with a significant portion of the site operating within secured areas. The Systems Engineering group includes dedicated teams for requirements, system integration, system test, and special systems, and is organized into multiple groups across several business lines. You will work closely with a diverse engineering community on both new development programs and legacy system upgrades, including cutting-edge research and development efforts. The work schedule follows a 9/80 format with relatively flexible hours, supporting a healthy work-life balance while enabling collaboration with cross-functional teams. The environment is highly technical, hands-on, and team-oriented, providing opportunities to work on advanced technologies alongside experienced engineers.

This is a Contract position based out of Liverpool, NY.

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $47.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: 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 Contract position based out of Liverpool, NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Liverpool,NY.

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