Integration Engineer
The Integration Engineer role supports system integration and testing activities within a defense technology company, focusing on developing and testing system requirements, interfaces, and architectures. This entry-level position offers hands-on technical problem-solving opportunities in a collaborative engineering environment, requiring a STEM degree and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
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Overview
Confidential Client is hiring Entry‑Level Integration Engineers to join an integration and test team supporting defense/technology systems in the Syracuse, NY area. This role is onsite and ideal for recent STEM graduates or candidates with academic projects, internships, or lab experience who want hands‑on exposure to systems integration, verification, and technical problem solving.
Schedule & Compensation
- Onsite in Syracuse, NY
- Pay: $29+ per hour (based on experience)
- Schedule: Monday–Thursday, four 10‑hour shifts
- Employment type: Long‑term contract; multiple openings
What You’ll Do
- Support system integration and test activities for complex systems.
- Assist with developing and validating system requirements, interfaces, and architectures.
- Work with engineering team members to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Execute assigned technical tasks independently and as part of a team.
- Document test results and contribute to ongoing integration and verification efforts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline is required.
- Degrees in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering preferred; other STEM degrees (including Mechanical Engineering) considered.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a full Secret security clearance. Applicants do not need an existing clearance; the clearance process will be supported as part of hiring.
- No prior professional experience required — relevant coursework, academic projects, internships, or lab work will be considered.
Preferred Skills & Tools
- Familiarity with Linux operating systems.
- Experience or exposure to system requirements, interfaces, or architectures.
- Comfortable working in Agile development environments.
- Exposure to modern DevOps tools and principles is a plus.
- Strong analytical/problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Why Join
- Real-world systems engineering experience early in your career.
- Collaborative team environment with hands‑on learning opportunities.
- Clearance‑sponsored roles that enable growth into secured defense/technology projects.
Employment & Location
- Worksite: Syracuse, NY (onsite)
- Employer: Confidential Client (contract role arranged via Careertakes)
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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