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System Integration & Test Engineer

Chelmsford, MA 01824

Posted: 04/28/2026 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Engineering Job Number: 44498 Pay Rate: 70.48

Job Description


The Panther Group is seeking an experienced Systems Integration & Test Engineer to support advanced defense technology programs in Chelmsford, MA. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled engineer with strong experience in LabVIEW programming, RF testing, and system integration within a highly regulated, mission-critical environment.

This role is ideal for candidates with hands-on experience supporting hardware/software integration, test execution, system validation, and RF lab environments.
What You’ll Do
  • Plan, implement, test, document, and maintain solutions for system integration and testing
  • Support integration of:
    • In-house developed systems
    • COTS/GOTS components
    • Subsystems and full systems
  • Develop and execute:
    • Test plans
    • Procedures
    • Schedules
    • Validation strategies
  • Use LabVIEW to support test automation, programming, and system validation
  • Perform RF testing to evaluate and validate system and subsystem performance
  • Troubleshoot hardware/software interface issues and define technical specifications
  • Analyze test results and prepare detailed evaluation and validation reports
  • Write discrepancy reports and perform regression testing to verify fixes
  • Collaborate with engineering, program teams, and other organizations to ensure successful integration and delivery
What You Bring
  • Active Interim Secret or Active Secret Clearance (required at submission)
  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent hands-on experience)
  • 3+ years of LabVIEW programming experience
  • 3+ years of RF testing experience
  • Strong background in:
    • Systems integration
    • Test engineering
    • Hardware/software troubleshooting
    • Validation and verification
  • Experience developing and executing comprehensive test plans
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in defense, aerospace, or high-reliability engineering environments
  • Familiarity with COTS/GOTS systems
  • Experience with subsystem/system-level testing
  • Background in discrepancy reporting and regression testing
Pay up to $70.48 per hour DOE

Meet Your Recruiter

Amanda Krafcik

Amanda is a Client Success Manager and has 10+ years of experience in the staffing industry.   She focuses on finding the best talent for our clients and is a passionate team player.   Fun fact:  Amanda loves movies and is always watching them or talking about them on podcasts.  

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