Engineer II - System Integration & Test (Onsite)

RTX•Annapolis, MD

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The System Integration & Test Engineer will join the Networks and Connectivity Engineering (NCE) team within our Connected Aviation business unit. NCE delivers the core aviation datalink service which provides air/ground data communications for airlines and business aviation, enabling the exchange of information from airborne subsystems to ground-based computers anywhere in the world. This is done by using VHF, HF, and satellite-based radio links and a private global network. In this role, you will primarily perform integration and system acceptance testing in the later phases of the software development lifecycle and will also be involved in the up-front requirements and design phases. The system is very complex and is subject to continuous change as technologies and service offerings evolve. System components in the test environment include network management applications, relational database servers, real-time applications, and a variety of simulation tools.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
Requires Prior experience analyzing system-level technical documentation including system requirements, system design, operational scenarios, and/or preparing system test plans and procedures.
Strong technical writing skills when preparing technical documentation for reviews and verbal communication skills when participating in project team discussions
Analytical mindset when solving complex problems by developing innovative solutions
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Nice To Haves

Working in a medium size system test environment with many servers internetworked
Working in a cross functional team environment as a valuable contributor from project start to finish
Working in an organization which has defined engineering process

Responsibilities

Perform test design including development of operational scenarios when reviewing technical requirements and design packages.
Develop well-written system integration and acceptance test plans and procedures with clear objectives and traceability to requirements.
Integrate hardware and software components into the system test environment.
Build and maintain the test environment laboratory, including test simulation and analysis tools.
Conduct formal integration and system-level testing, including Factory Acceptance Testing to meet contractual obligations
Perform verification of functional and performance requirements in a production-like test environment using a variety of simulation test tools.
Perform validation of installation procedures and user documentation to ensure for a seamless integration into a high-availability system environment.
Identify and report bugs and issues found during integration and test activities.
Prepare well-written test reports for stakeholder review and participation in project closure activities.
Work onsite 4 days a week in our Annapolis, MD site- could be 5 days at times to meet the needs of the business.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program