Systems Test Engineer

Lexington · Lexington, MA (LEX-01) · USD 98,000-130,000 · 3+ years experience · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026

At a glance

The Systems Test Engineer will be responsible for ensuring stringent testing standards for laser and camera systems to maintain high product quality.
This role involves solving complex testing problems, improving automation and data analytics, and working within interdisciplinary teams to resolve production issues.

Maintain ownership of test activities in production and ensure production test flow.
Provide hands-on troubleshooting and resolve complex infrared systems issues found during testing.
Maintain test capabilities across the manufacturing value stream from system level checkouts to component level validation.
Generate test work instructions for the technician team in MES and provide training on equipment use.
Develop a library of common failure modes with troubleshooting guides and diagrams.
Maintain and develop software for test automation, data analytics, and report generation.
Determine root cause of product failures and recommend appropriate corrective actions (RCCA).
Collaborate with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to support customer returns and failure analysis.
Analyze test data, document results, and provide detailed reports to identify defects and improvement areas.
Optimize test strategies for efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
3+ years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on manufacturing test and product sustainment.
Experience with data acquisition and processing using MATLAB, Python, and other programming languages.
Experience with test automation and report generation.
Strong root cause analysis skills of non-conforming hardware, software, and firmware.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Experience working on projects involving the integration of electrical, opto-mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Knowledge of infrared systems, including performance requirements and verification methodologies.
Experience with cryogenic testing equipment.
Familiarity with test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, thermal chambers, function generators, spectrum analyzers, data acquisition, and measurement sensors.
Experience with computer hardware communication protocols: USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, etc.

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