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Senior Systems Engineer - Test Equipment

Coalesce Management Consulting
Orchard, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/13/2026
Senior Systems Engineer - Test Equipment

Location: Orchard Park, NY
Type: 1 Year Rolling Contract

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated ** Senior Systems Engineer** specializing in complex test equipment, test systems, Automated Test Equipment (ATE), or special test equipment. This role focuses on detailed requirements decomposition, traceability, verification, as well as system architecture, interface definition, and integration support. The ideal candidate thrives in cross-functional environments and excels at accurately interpreting customer specifications to translate them into actionable test system requirements.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Apply systems engineering principles to the development of complex test equipment, test systems, and ATE.
  • Perform detailed requirements decomposition, traceability, and verification to ensure robust and reliable test solutions.
  • Utilize DOORS or equivalent requirements management tools for documentation and communication (DOORS experience strongly preferred).
  • Define system architecture and interfaces that enable seamless integration.
  • Support integration and verification phases during test equipment development.
  • Interpret customer specifications and transform them into clear, detailed test system requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to maintain strong documentation and communication across disciplines.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in systems engineering related to test equipment, test systems, ATE, or special test equipment.
  • Expertise in requirements decomposition, traceability, and verification processes.
  • Strong background in system architecture design and interface definition.
  • Practical experience with integration and verification of test equipment.
  • Ability to interpret complex customer requirements and translate them into system-level test solutions.
  • Preferred experience in aerospace, defense, space, missile, avionics, flight control, or other similar hardware domains.
  • Excellent documentation skills and ability to communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required due to contractual obligations.

Day-to-Day

  • Collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to clarify requirements and design system solutions for test solutions.
  • Managing and updating requirement documentation using DOORS or similar tools.
  • Designing system architecture diagrams and interface specifications.
  • Participating in integration and verification activities, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
  • Attending project meetings to align test equipment development with customer expectations.
  • Reporting progress and potential risks to project leads and management.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity in all forms. We believe that diverse teams foster innovation and create better outcomes. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply and join our inclusive community.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about systems engineering and excited to work on cutting-edge test equipment in aerospace and defense, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and supporting your career growth in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Confidential discussion: Please drop me an email at

Desired Skills and Experience

Senior Systems Engineer - Test Equipment
Location: Orchard Park, NY
Type: 1 Year Rolling Contract

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated ** Senior Systems Engineer** specializing in complex test equipment, test systems, Automated Test Equipment (ATE), or special test equipment. This role focuses on detailed requirements decomposition, traceability, verification, as well as system architecture, interface definition, and integration support. The ideal candidate thrives in cross-functional environments and excels at accurately interpreting customer specifications to translate them into actionable test system requirements.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Responsibilities
Apply systems engineering principles to the development of complex test equipment, test systems, and ATE.
Perform detailed requirements decomposition, traceability, and verification to ensure robust and reliable test solutions.
Utilize DOORS or equivalent requirements management tools for documentation and communication (DOORS experience strongly preferred).
Define system architecture and interfaces that enable seamless integration.
Support integration and verification phases during test equipment development.
Interpret customer specifications and transform them into clear, detailed test system requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to maintain strong documentation and communication across disciplines.
Qualifications
Proven experience in systems engineering related to test equipment, test systems, ATE, or special test equipment.
Expertise in requirements decomposition, traceability, and verification processes.
Strong background in system architecture design and interface definition.
Practical experience with integration and verification of test equipment.
Ability to interpret complex customer requirements and translate them into system-level test solutions.
Preferred experience in aerospace, defense, space, missile, avionics, flight control, or other similar hardware domains.
Excellent documentation skills and ability to communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
U.S. Citizenship is required due to contractual obligations.
Day-to-Day
Collaborating with engineers and stakeholders to clarify requirements and design system solutions for test solutions.
Managing and updating requirement documentation using DOORS or similar tools.
Designing system architecture diagrams and interface specifications.
Participating in integration and verification activities, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
Attending project meetings to align test equipment development with customer expectations.
Reporting progress and potential risks to project leads and management.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity in all forms. We believe that diverse teams foster innovation and create better outcomes. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply and join our inclusive community.

How to Apply
If you are passionate about systems engineering and excited to work on cutting-edge test equipment in aerospace and defense, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and supporting your career growth in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Confidential discussion: Please drop me an email at tyler.johnson@cmcexpertisedelivered.com.

CMC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages and backgrounds and assess candidates solely on merit, skills, and potential. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate in any way.


We welcome applications/enquiries from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities across all regions in which we operate.

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