Systems Engineer 2

Job description

**Systems Engineer 2**
**Up to $86/hour depending on experience**
*100% onsite*
*2 nd and 3 rd shifts available*

Kelly Government Solutions is hiring for a systems engineer 2 on a government contract with our customer in Linthicum, MD.

This is a contract to hire opportunity.

**Job Description:**
Our customer's Space Systems division in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Test Engineer to support on-site, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift test bench operations for the Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) of a production Space Payload program.

**Duties and Responsibilities:**

+ Executing test scripts for the verification of Software, Hardware, and System requirements for applications in Space
+ Understanding of RF (Radio Frequency) systems, especially RADAR, SIGINT, or COMMS; programming and scripting skills; and, working knowledge of RF test equipment (Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Power Meters, etc.) is desired

**Required Qualifications:**

+ Experience with RADAR and/or ESA (Electronically Scanned Array) integration and test
+ Experience with Space Payload or Space Vehicle (Satellite) integration and test in a clean room environment
+ Programming in C or MATLAB for understanding and editing/improving existing code
+ Scripting in Python or Tcl for understanding and editing/improving existing scripts
+ Experience with Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket
+ BS in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math); or HS diploma with at least four (4) years of relevant military experience with sensor systems, ideally RADAR, integration and test or operation and maintenance, or military control room console operator; or defense industry work experience with sensor systems, ideally RADAR, integration and test or operation and maintenance
+ Willingness to work dedicated 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift for up to a year (1st shift is 5 AM - 1 PM, Mon - Fri; 2nd shift is 1 PM - 9 PM, Mon -Fri; 3rd shift is 9 PM - 5 AM, Sun night - Fri morning)

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Experience with RADAR and/or ESA (Electronically Scanned Array) integration and test
+ Experience with Space Payload or Space Vehicle (Satellite) integration and test in a clean room environment
+ Programming in C or MATLAB for understanding and editing/improving existing code
+ Scripting in Python or Tcl for understanding and editing/improving existing scripts
+ Experience with Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket
+ TS or SCI for future opportunities

**What happens next:**
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit.

But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network.

That means our team of expert recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

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