US-NY-Syracuse: Lead System Integration and Test Engineer

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Date: 05-Dec-2008

Lead System Integration and Test Engineer

Tasks and Responsibilities:

* Oversee System Integration and Test of electronic products used for Air Traffic Surveillance around the world * Develop test strategies * Develop plans and procedures for integration, verification, and validation * Perform component and system level integration * Conduct and support lab and field tests * Prepare test briefings and write test reports * Maintain traceability of requirements and problem reports to test documentation * Work as part of an integrated product team * Communicate clearly and in a timely manner (both written and orally) to the team and customers * Manage and mentor small group of test engineers * Provide cost and schedule estimates for proposals as needed * Keep stakeholders informed of progress and potential obstacles to success * Comply with and enforce standard operating procedures * Assist with improvement initiatives, both focused and broad-based * Participate as Test Engineering representative in product Problem Review Board meetings and chair Test Review Board meetings

Qualifications: Education Required: Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Physics with 5+ years systems or test engineering experience or Masters degree

Years of Experience: 4 - 7 years experience with a strong background in some aspect of radar systems, communications systems, air traffic control, or design verification of complex systems.

Required Skills:

* General knowledge of surveillance systems and data communication (data distribution in various formats and protocols) * Ability to work effectively with junior and senior engineers, product managers, and various support staff. * Ability to communicate and coordinate with engineers in other disciplines * Experience with software/hardware/system integration activities * Knowledge of test processes and methodologies * Comfortable in a test lab environment * Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including grammar, spelling, and composition * Understanding of configuration management, quality assurance, requirements management systems, and automated test tools * Capability to multitask in a dynamic development environment * Learn new technologies quickly

The candidate shall demonstrate the following personality traits:

* Self-motivation * Projects energy and enthusiasm * Encourages an environment that fosters creative excellence * Builds trust and rapport with teammates and customers * Challenges conventional practices * Results oriented * Respects the opinions, contributions, and values of others * Demonstrated experience on equivalent programs for delivery to a demanding customer

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Team SQAFYI - Software QA Resource FYI
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