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Principal Systems Integration and Test Engineer

Technology Advancement Group

Job Location:

Ashburn, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 145000 - 165000

Posted: 9 September 2026 (5 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 7 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Who We Are:

Welcome to TAG a revolutionary force in defense technology for over 30 years leading unprecedented advancements in PNT technologies. Our history is a tapestry of resilience and innovation shaping us into a company thats not just simply expanding but developing professionally at every level. We are a team of technical experts who thrive on challenges boldly combining technologies to create groundbreaking PNT advancements. Our crew of technical experts arent afraid to try audacious solutions embracing failure as a necessary part of our learning process so that we can build our clients customized solutions. As we embark on this exciting new phase as the sole source provider on DoD contracts we are seeking passionate individuals ready to join our journey of growth and professionalization.

Who YOU Are:

1. Someone with a high degree of ownership - You dont need to be told to improve a system or to search for areas we can optimize youre already mapping it out in your mind. You understand your department and processes better than anyone else.

2. GSD - You get stuff done. You dont waste time admiring the problem and instead you get to work. You arent intimidated at the prospect of work that must be done.

3. Curiosity - Youre the type of person who loves to ask Why You want to understand how each part interacts to make up the whole.

4. Mentorship - You care deeply about being a part of a team and helping other succeed. You are passionate about uplifting everyone.

Role Description

This role will report to our Technical Director and operates within a matrixed organization partnering with systems hardware software and test engineering teams across the program. The Principal Systems Integration and Test Engineer is an evolving hands on role that will include supporting hardware build up installing software and firmware testing troubleshooting developing test cases and reports. An average day as a Principal Systems Integration and Test Engineer at TAG will see you handling some combination of the tasks below:

Testing: Develop and implement test plans procedures integration and verification documentation in both simulated and real-world environments and then perform and/or execute the test
Hardware Buildup and Integration: Support the unique buildup of test assets which includes understanding the requirements physically completing the build and documenting the build.
Software integration: Installing software and hardware on prototype systems to test and validate features and functions and provide feedback and results.
Platform Integration: Plan and execute the integration and test effort in a wide variety of military equipment.
Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve hardware software and system issues through detailed data analysis and debugging along with supporting failure reporting analysis and corrective action.
Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data to ensure system performance and provide detailed reports of the results.
Document and Communicate: Create and modify documentation including test procedures reports bug tickets and other materials.
Collaborate: Interface and coordinate across engineering groups customers suppliers and sub contractors.
Offsite support: Occasional travel to conduct tests and demonstrate equipment vendor facilities and customer locations as needed.

Qualifications you must have:

Requires a bachelors degree in a Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
Hardware and software troubleshooting experience.
Proficient with test equipment including oscilloscopes spectrum analyzers signal generators multi meters etc.
Comfortable navigating a Linux environment including utilizing the command line running scripts and working with debugging utilities.
Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills.
Comfortable presenting to groups demonstrating equipment and conducting testing in front of customers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualification we prefer:

Experience working with embedded GNSS systems understanding of GPS concepts experience with GNSS simulators an understanding of PNT distribution to external systems and users.
Technical documentation: Experience generating technical documentation such as trade studies test plans test procedures or technical reports.
Presentations: Experience managing and presenting technical data to stakeholders and customer communities in design reviews and technical interchange meetings.

$145000 - $165000 a year

TAG offers a comprehensive and competitive set of benefits including 12 paid holidays generous PTO policy hybrid work (role dependent) 401k and medical benefits.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Staff IC

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