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System Test Engineer  Tewksbury, MA  Posted: 6/30/2026
Job Description

Job ID#:

218786

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

TTH


We have an outstanding Contract to Hire position for a System Test Engineer  to join a leading Company located in the Tewksbury, MA surrounding area.

This role will include work in a system test lab/integration test environment with airport checkpoint screening systems. Responsibilities may include operating and monitoring test equipment, setting up test scenarios, handling test articles such as bags, and performing hands-on system testing. The environment is indoors and controlled, but it is not a standard office/desk-only environment. Some lifting may be required during testing; bags are typically around 20 pounds. Most time will be spent in the lab. 

Responsibilities
  • Support testing and validation of airport checkpoint screening systems. 
  • This role will help ensure that checkpoint systems, subsystems, software, hardware, and integrated workflows meet functional, performance, reliability, and operational requirements.
  • The contractor will support hands-on testing in a system test lab/integration test environment and will work with airport checkpoint screening equipment, test workstations, software applications, and related system components. 
  • The role requires the ability to follow test procedures, document results, troubleshoot issues, and work with both Linux and Windows operating systems during test setup and execution.
  • This position may require periodic lifting and movement of test articles, including checkpoint bags that are typically around 20 pounds.

Basic Hiring Criteria:
  • Experience in system testing, integration testing, verification and validation, or related engineering test activities.
  • Experience testing integrated hardware/software systems or complex electromechanical systems.
  • Working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.
  • Ability to perform basic OS-level troubleshooting, including checking system status, collecting logs, verifying configuration, and identifying abnormal system behavior.
  • Ability to execute detailed test procedures and accurately document results.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work hands-on with test equipment, system components, and operational test setups.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment with engineering, quality, operations, and program personnel.
  • Ability to follow safety procedures and work within controlled test environments.
  • Ability to lift and move test articles, including bags typically weighing approximately 20 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Prior experience testing airport checkpoint, security screening, detection, imaging, scanning, or transportation security systems.
  • Experience with Linux command line, Windows system tools, system logs, services, drivers, or software installation.
  • Experience with defect tracking tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar systems.
  • Experience reviewing requirements and mapping test cases to system requirements.
  • Familiarity with networking basics, including IP configuration, connectivity checks, and device communication troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with test equipment, data collection tools, logs, and system diagnostic utilities.
  • Experience supporting formal test events, customer demonstrations, acceptance testing, or qualification testing.
  • Basic understanding of software, hardware, sensors, imaging systems, or electromechanical system operation.

 
Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

Public Trust

 

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled 

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance




 

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