Job Description:
Saab Inc., Autonomous and Undersea Systems division is seeking an innovative and experienced Senior Integration and Test Engineer to work with and lead others on technical teams through capturing, decomposing, analyzing, deriving, allocating, implementing, and verifying product and system integration and test requirements for autonomous Unmanned Surface/Underwater Vehicles (aUSVs/aUUVs, AUVs) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). This position will sit in our new facility in Quincy, MA
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Decomposing stakeholder needs and Concepts of Operation into system/sub-system level integration and test requirements. Perform functional analysis, derivation, and allocation to lower level system/sub-system integration and test elements. Experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) for integration and testing is a plus.
Appling fundamentals and best practices of system test and integration engineering to create innovative solutions and solve challenging problems. Experience with Design for Manufacturability, production lines and harvesting production test data a plus.
Maintaining Requirement Verification Test Matrix (RVTM). Analyze requirements and develop verification strategies for those requirements.
Executing software and/or hardware testing at various levels of the build process (e.g. unit, subsystem, and system).
Supporting integration activities, troubleshooting and regression testing.
Conducting engineering dry runs and formal test events with customer participation.
Developing integration & test plans and procedures and supporting test scripts.
Writing test reports documenting the results of formal test events.
Conceiving, designing, prototyping, and delivering system integration and test hardware, software, and systems. Ability to code/script in C,C++/Python and work with Arduino’s or similar small application specific computers desirable.
Conducting alternatives analyses and propose solutions in support of stakeholder change requests.
Presenting and discussing technical concepts, data, tradeoffs, analyses, designs, and performance estimates.
Interfacing with other disciplines to develop/define/implement customer requirements.
Supporting full product lifecycle: development, prototyping, integration, production, verification, delivery, and support as required including operations and sea-testing.
Participating in technical reviews and status meetings.
Collaborating and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
Following company standard operating procedures and Quality System requirements.
Planning, organizing, and estimating required effort for responsible tasks, including possibly writing Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
Working within a team environment to achieve goals.
Supporting mentoring and engineering staff development.
Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related discipline, Master’s degree is a plus.
8+ years of relevant experience in advanced system integration and test engineering with broad application and a fundamental understanding of product development life cycles.
Familiarity with Saab products, processes and customers.
Ability to develop system integration and test solutions meeting or exceeding customer needs.
Ability to specify interfaces including physical/mechanical, electrical, software, and communication protocols.
Fundamental understanding of industry accepted design methods and practices, including design spaces/tradeoffs, test data analysis, and requirement/specification change processes.
Significant system integration and test development background demonstrating a strong engineering aptitude and good problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to resolve issues during design, development, and execution of system engineering activities.
Experience with requirements management tools and analysis packages (such as CORE/Doors and MatLab/MathCad/Ansys/LabView), MSOffice including (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) to create documents, work products, and presentations. Experience with Cameo, Requirements Toolbox, MagicDraw, MSProject, SolidWorks, AutoCad, Creo, are pluses.
Expertise with standard data collection, test, environmental (thermal, shock, vibe) and integration equipment, facilities, and test techniques. Experience with US Navy specific test sites and ranges used for underwater vehicle and payload testing a plus.
Ability and willingness to support all phases of programs from concept development through final acceptance is required; this will often include on-site support for customer meetings, support equipment installation, configuration, integration, optimization, delivery, and acceptance testing.
Strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven contributor on project teams to accomplish objectives.
Effective contributor in a team environment, providing technical leadership where applicable.
Ability to work independently to achieve technical and program requirements.
Ability to work with other engineering disciplines to contribute to a collaborative development environment.
Must hold or be able to obtain U.S. DoD SECRET security clearance.
Ability to travel up to 25%, both international and domestic.
Desired:
Prior experience with DoD or with U.S. government customers is highly desirable.
Experience developing system integration and test products/solutions for Naval and Marine applications.
Familiarity with Military Standards, ruggedized equipment design, and environmental test requirements.
Extensive familiarity with the design and development of autonomous surface and underwater systems.
Citizenship Requirements:
Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Drug-Free Workplaces:
Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Benefits:
Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, business-casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits:
Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents
Paid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, parental leave, personal illness, bereavement, jury duty, long-term and short-term disability
401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match
Tuition assistance
Student loan assistance
Wellness account, Care.com subscription and employee assistance programs
Employee stock purchase program with employer match
About Us:
Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 18,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in seven U.S. locations.
Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.