Hardware Integration and String Test Engineer

Location: Woburn, MA

Schedule: 8:00am to 5:00pm | 9/80 work schedule

Start Date: 2/23/2026

Contract: 12-month contract with strong chance to extend or convert

Pay Rate: $50–72/hr depending on skill set

Clearance: Active or interim Secret required to start

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required

Role Overview

You will support and lead radar system hardware integration and string testing in a secure lab environment. This role enables Systems and Software Engineering teams to execute development and test activities by ensuring hardware, networking, and lab infrastructure are fully operational, accurate, and test-ready.

This is a hands-on lab role. You will rack hardware, configure systems, support testing, and keep the lab running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and maintain radar string lab environments
• Rack, stack, cable, and power servers and lab equipment
• Configure servers, network switches, and lab infrastructure
• Install and support Windows and Linux operating systems
• Manage Cat5 and RF cabling, power distribution, and network connectivity
• Support hardware-in-the-loop and system-level testing activities
• Ensure test environments accurately represent real radar configurations
• Track lab inventory, equipment status, and hardware shipments
• Coordinate with IT, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, and lab users
• Mentor team members on string setup using documented procedures
• Support visits from internal stakeholders and approved external personnel
• Provide regular lab status updates, readiness reports, and issue tracking to management

Required Skills

• 5+ years supporting development and test labs in fast-paced environments
• Strong hands-on hardware integration experience
• Server setup and configuration experience
• Networking fundamentals including switches, cabling, and connectivity
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience with racking, stacking, cabling, and power management
• Experience with inventory tracking, logistics, and equipment handling
• Clear communication and strong organizational skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience in government, defense, or cleared lab environments
• Practical networking experience or certifications such as CCNA or Network+
• Familiarity with radar systems or complex hardware systems
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing environments
• Exposure to system power-up sequences and system-level validation

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Work Environment

• Collaborative, team-based lab setting
• On-site role in a secure facility
• Hands-on technical work with minimal administrative overhead