Communication System Integration and Test Architect at The Computer Merchant, LTD.

Scottsdale, AZ 85250

About the Job

Job Title : Communication System Integration and Test Architect
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Wage Range: 70-77 depending on years of experience and qualifications
Job Number: 25-02285

Job Description: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a Communication System Integration and Test Architect to work from their Scottsdale, AZ facility. As an I&T focused systems engineer for the MUOS program, you'll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for defining, developing and sustaining test and integration plans and processes for a live communication system. We provide warfighters with a familiar cellular phone-like service, allowing forces on the ground to communicate directly with others at higher levels of quality and much greater capacity than available through the current system.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

Leadership of large scale voice and data communications system integration and test
Expertise in communication system end-to-end functional test planning and execution
Success working with multiple development teams and, ideally, multiple government stakeholders
Integration and test experience with 3G/5G communication systems, or large scale network management systems
Satellite or cellular communication ground system operations and integration knowledge

Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

What sets you apart:

Success in defining, and then leading the execution of, system level integration and test/verification plans
Success in leading system engineering / I&T (SEIT) team members in the system level test life cycle with strong proficiency in handling requirements verification
Experience with planning and executing integration of system elements from multiple contractors and/or government agencies
Experience with recommending and implementing improvements to test processes and environments
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, with emphasis on their applicability to end-to-end system level integration, regression, and verification
Experience with the functionality present in ground communication systems for cellular or satellite communications
Experience implementing and/or interpreting model based systems engineering (MBSE) models to establish test plans
Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and new methodologies to develop solutions
Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success
Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.