{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cd978659d2fa9adcfa0d5ac8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cd978659d2fa9adcfa0d5ac8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cd978659d2fa9adcfa0d5ac8","title":"Lead Systems Integration and Test Engineer","description":"General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.\n\nAt GA-EMS – Optical Sensor Systems, we design, build, and test advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) space payload that power next-generation remote-sensing systems. You’ll join a multidisciplinary team tackling technically challenging problems in a collaborative, hands-on environment. We value innovation, rigor, and accountability—offering opportunities for growth and leadership based on technical excellence.\n\nWe are seeking a highly motivated Lead Systems Integration & Test (I&T) engineer to join our Optical Payload Integration & Test (I&T) team. This role focuses on leading electro-optical system integration, test automation, and verification & validation of complex EO/IR payload subsystems. You will work closely with systems, software, and electrical engineers to plan and execute integration activities, automate test workflows, and ensure performance and reliability requirements are met. Candidates should be comfortable working in laboratory and cleanroom environments with test hardware, software interfaces, and data analysis tools. This is a full-time position located in Acton, MA.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nLead system-level Assembly, Integration & Test activities for complex electro-optical space payload from design maturation through delivery\nOwn development and execution of the program AI&T strategy, including integration sequencing, test flow, verification approach, qualification, acceptance, and regression testing\nServe as the day-to-day technical lead for AI&T activities and coordinate execution across supporting engineering disciplines\nAssess the integration and test readiness and make technically defensible go/no-go recommendations\nLead Test Readiness Reviews and support MRR, qualification reviews, PSR, and other formal program/customer reviews\nDevelop and maintain system-level test plans, test procedures, verification matrices, test configurations, and test reports\nIdentify dependencies between hardware availability, software/firmware maturity, GSE readiness, facilities, and test execution\nLead troubleshooting of complex system-level failures spanning hardware, software, firmware, optical, electrical, and test equipment boundaries\nOwn test discrepancy investigation and closure, including coordination of root-cause investigations and retest strategy\nDefine and coordinate EGSE/GSE, facility, instrumentation, and lab infrastructure needs\nInterface directly with customers and external partners during system integration, qualification, acceptance, and delivery activities\nSupport development of reusable AI&T processes and lessons learned across multiple payload programs\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\n\nTypically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.\nDemonstrated experience independently leading integration or test activities for a complex multidisciplinary system\nExperience developing and executing system-level integration and test plans rather than solely executing previously defined procedures\nStrong understanding of requirements verification and the relationship between requirements, verification methods, test procedures, test artifacts, and closure\nDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems crossing multiple technical disciplines\nExperience assessing technical readiness and identifying incomplete prerequisites before beginning high-value test activities\nDemonstrated technical leadership and mentoring capability\nAbility and willingness to perform hands-on laboratory integration and test work when needed\nStrong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills\nU.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Security Clearance\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with spacecraft, payloads, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability systems\nExperience with EO/IR or optical payloads\nExperience with environmental qualification including thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC, acoustic, or other qualification testing\nExperience supporting formal TRRs, qualification reviews, acceptance reviews, and customer-facing technical reviews\nWorking knowledge of electrical interfaces, command/telemetry, embedded software, FPGA-based electronics, networking, and common laboratory instrumentation\nExperience defining or integrating EGSE/test stations\nFamiliarity with contamination-sensitive hardware and optical system handling\nExperience supporting production programs involving multiple flight units\n\nJob Category\n\nEngineering\n\nExperience Level\n\nSenior (8+ years)\n\nWorkstyle\n\nOnsite\n\nFull-Time/Part-Time\n\nFull-Time Salary\n\nPay Range Low\n\n116,480\n\nPay Range High\n\n208,505\n\nTravel Percentage Required\n\n0% - 25%\n\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\n\nYes\n\nUS Citizenship Required?\n\nYes\n\nClearance Required?\n\nDesired\n\nClearance Level\n\nSecret\n\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","company":"General Atomics","rawCompany":"general atomics","city":"Acton","state":"MT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-27T09:02:34.852Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Lead Systems Integration and Test Engineer","description":"General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.\n\nAt GA-EMS – Optical Sensor Systems, we design, build, and test advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) space payload that power next-generation remote-sensing systems. You’ll join a multidisciplinary team tackling technically challenging problems in a collaborative, hands-on environment. We value innovation, rigor, and accountability—offering opportunities for growth and leadership based on technical excellence.\n\nWe are seeking a highly motivated Lead Systems Integration & Test (I&T) engineer to join our Optical Payload Integration & Test (I&T) team. This role focuses on leading electro-optical system integration, test automation, and verification & validation of complex EO/IR payload subsystems. You will work closely with systems, software, and electrical engineers to plan and execute integration activities, automate test workflows, and ensure performance and reliability requirements are met. Candidates should be comfortable working in laboratory and cleanroom environments with test hardware, software interfaces, and data analysis tools. This is a full-time position located in Acton, MA.\n\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nLead system-level Assembly, Integration & Test activities for complex electro-optical space payload from design maturation through delivery\nOwn development and execution of the program AI&T strategy, including integration sequencing, test flow, verification approach, qualification, acceptance, and regression testing\nServe as the day-to-day technical lead for AI&T activities and coordinate execution across supporting engineering disciplines\nAssess the integration and test readiness and make technically defensible go/no-go recommendations\nLead Test Readiness Reviews and support MRR, qualification reviews, PSR, and other formal program/customer reviews\nDevelop and maintain system-level test plans, test procedures, verification matrices, test configurations, and test reports\nIdentify dependencies between hardware availability, software/firmware maturity, GSE readiness, facilities, and test execution\nLead troubleshooting of complex system-level failures spanning hardware, software, firmware, optical, electrical, and test equipment boundaries\nOwn test discrepancy investigation and closure, including coordination of root-cause investigations and retest strategy\nDefine and coordinate EGSE/GSE, facility, instrumentation, and lab infrastructure needs\nInterface directly with customers and external partners during system integration, qualification, acceptance, and delivery activities\nSupport development of reusable AI&T processes and lessons learned across multiple payload programs\n\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.\n\nJob Qualifications\n\nTypically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; twelve or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, ten or more years of experience with a masters degree, or seven or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.\nDemonstrated experience independently leading integration or test activities for a complex multidisciplinary system\nExperience developing and executing system-level integration and test plans rather than solely executing previously defined procedures\nStrong understanding of requirements verification and the relationship between requirements, verification methods, test procedures, test artifacts, and closure\nDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems crossing multiple technical disciplines\nExperience assessing technical readiness and identifying incomplete prerequisites before beginning high-value test activities\nDemonstrated technical leadership and mentoring capability\nAbility and willingness to perform hands-on laboratory integration and test work when needed\nStrong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills\nU.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Security Clearance\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with spacecraft, payloads, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability systems\nExperience with EO/IR or optical payloads\nExperience with environmental qualification including thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC, acoustic, or other qualification testing\nExperience supporting formal TRRs, qualification reviews, acceptance reviews, and customer-facing technical reviews\nWorking knowledge of electrical interfaces, command/telemetry, embedded software, FPGA-based electronics, networking, and common laboratory instrumentation\nExperience defining or integrating EGSE/test stations\nFamiliarity with contamination-sensitive hardware and optical system handling\nExperience supporting production programs involving multiple flight units\n\nJob Category\n\nEngineering\n\nExperience Level\n\nSenior (8+ years)\n\nWorkstyle\n\nOnsite\n\nFull-Time/Part-Time\n\nFull-Time Salary\n\nPay Range Low\n\n116,480\n\nPay Range High\n\n208,505\n\nTravel Percentage Required\n\n0% - 25%\n\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\n\nYes\n\nUS Citizenship Required?\n\nYes\n\nClearance Required?\n\nDesired\n\nClearance Level\n\nSecret\n\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","datePosted":"2026-08-27T09:02:34.852Z","dateModified":"2026-08-27T09:02:34.852Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"General Atomics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Acton","addressRegion":"MT","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"cd978659d2fa9adcfa0d5ac8"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cd978659d2fa9adcfa0d5ac8"}}