Test & Integration Lead

Job Description

Huntington Ingalls is currently seeking a motivated Test & Integration Lead to support the testing of advanced systems and technology. As part of our Tactical Sensor Systems team, located in Syracuse, NY, you will be helping to advance leading edge electronics and communications technologies. We are looking for a candidate who is a self-starter and can work with minimal oversight.

The Test & Integration Lead must be a “big-picture” thinker who thrives on solving challenging technical problems. You will be leading a multi-disciplinary team in the qualification, testing, and delivery of products with a focus on the end-user/customer.  The Senior Test Engineer will regularly interface with a team consisting of software, digital, hardware, mechanical and product engineers.

Characteristics of a successful candidate include attention to detail, creativity, focus on customer expectation, willingness to work outside comfort-zone, effective written and presentation skills. 

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest quality of our software/firmware/hardware by developing and executing tests to detect and report any errors in the product.


• Develop and execute suitable test plans and frameworks to validate software functionality against requirements and specifications.


• Ensure test runs and produces results within the given time frame.


• Perform functional, performance and regression testing of various products.


• Coordinate with several functions and teams to incorporate necessary product changes.


• Train and mentor junior engineers

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Electrical Engineering or similar with 3-5 years of industry experience.


• 3+ years experience developing and executing test plans to validate software functionality against requirements and specifications.


• Ability to run tests and produces results timley to meet requirements and deadlines.


• Experience performing functional, performance and regression testing of various products.


• Ability to report test results and defects to the development team and work on their resolution.


• Familiarity with Python or LabVIEW for automating testing.  


• Provide suggestions and feedback to improve the quality of the development process across teams.


• A team player with the demonstrated ability to successfully lead cross-functional teams.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, management, and peers.


• Ability to provide task break-down, duration estimates, project milestones during project planning.  Ability to provide inputs to technical leads and project managers on programmatic and technical deliverables during program execution.


• Security Clearance Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a US Clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• HWIL & SWIL experience


• MOSA or similar architect experience


• Existing SECRET clearance