Integration and Systems Test Engineer Lead (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2026-01-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-SAN DIEGO-SD1 ~ 8650 Balboa Ave ~ SAN ANTONIO BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The Multi-Domain Assured Navigation & Timing Applications (MANTA) group within the Mission Critical Products organization is currently hiring an Integration and Systems Test Engineer Lead to join our San Diego, CA-based Maritime PNT organization in support of the Global Positioning System (GPS)-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Service (GPNTS) program. The Maritime PNT organization is an exciting and challenging environment where you will have the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines to shape innovative solutions for our US Navy customer.

GPNTS is the next generation real time GPS-based PNT data fusion and distribution system for Navy surface platforms.  GPNTS integrates signals from navigation-related sensors and provides users with a reliable and accurate blended navigation solution.  The Integration and Systems Test Engineer Lead will perform a technical role maintaining the GPNTS test strings, including software/hardware integration, loading software/firmware, hardware troubleshooting, automated test development, system test, and factory acceptance test. They will also be required to support the local customer site on an as needed basis for installations and trouble shooting.

What You Will Do
   • Serve as the primary technology and systems test engineer supporting the Test Director and Chief Engineer
   • Develop and conduct test procedures to validate military GPS-based systems
   • Manage System Administration for multiple network-based systems
   • Lead troubleshooting efforts for software, hardware, and network problems
   • Work with vendors in support of trouble shooting efforts
   • Work with Mechanical, Electrical, and Software engineers to resolve issues
   • Effectively communicate with leads and teammates on daily tasks to provide team status, accomplishments, issues, and help needed
   • Develop system and subsystem requirements for complex systems by collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to obtain necessary information for design, integration, and troubleshooting
   • Provide support to local customer site as needed

Qualifications You Must Have
   • Experience with the entire systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, analysis, decomposition, systems integration, verification, and validation
   • Experience or knowledge on TCP/IP networking & switches/routers, electronic circuitry, and software languages (LabView, Python, C++)
   • Experience integrating hardware and software
   • Hands-on experience in fault diagnosis and resolution in shipboard systems or at customer sites
   • Experience with requirements management and test development (e.g., DOORS)
   • Onsite support at customer site as needed required
   • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
   • Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date
   • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer
   • Experience evaluating and mitigating technical risks
   • Experience with the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements definition, analysis, decomposition, systems integration, verification, and validation, and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
   • Experience with reviewing technical drawings and requirements
   • Prior work experience giving technical briefs or presentations
   • Familiar with Agile concepts and the Atlassian tool suite (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
   • Competence in peer review processes and configuration/change management
   • Familiar with military systems; tactics, techniques, and