Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-07-24 | Location: Marlborough, MA | Onsite role

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. The ability to obtain and maintain an active, existing DoD Secret security clearance is required after day one.

About the Role

Develop test hardware and software, from requirements definition through build and integration processes, followed by deployment to manufacturing or customer facilities. This role involves project leadership, multi-disciplinary design, and integration across communications, RF, analog, digital, firmware, and systems domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplined team through program execution and deployment, including schedule development, tracking, and managing deviations.
• Propose and bid on new technologies to foster business growth.
• Design, support, and integrate test hardware/software using tools such as NI TestStand, LabVIEW, and LabWindows (CVI).
• Apply in-depth knowledge of computer architecture, COTS equipment, interconnects/interfaces, and standard communication protocols.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering to design test adapters and fixturing (AutoCAD knowledge a plus).
• Prepare and present work products at project status meetings, including leading Preliminary and Detailed Design Reviews.
• Ensure adherence to project budget, schedule, and performance commitments.
• Function autonomously as an individual contributor within a multi-functional team environment.
• Support Manufacturing operations, including on-site troubleshooting, debugging, and training for production teams.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in engineering design and development, with leadership experience, preferably in Test equipment development.
• Experience working in engineering laboratories and transitioning automated solutions to production environments, including delivering hardware/software and providing on-site training.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-discipline team.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills for both individual and team-based tasks.
• Experience with National Instruments’ software suite, including TestStand, LabWindows/CVI, and/or LabVIEW.
• Hardware station design experience utilizing rack instrumentation, PXIe/MXI, and VME application development.
• Experience with Digital, RF, and/or Power Supply test hardware/software design.
• Technical writing skills (MS Word, Excel, Visio) and understanding of engineering processes (CMMI, Six Sigma).
• Mechanical Engineering skill-set with experience in Cadence and/or AutoCAD design tools.

What You Will Learn

• Integrated Project Team Lead (IPTL) methodologies.
• Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Test Engineering Organization best practices.

Benefits

• Flexible work weeks: 9/80 or 5/40 schedules, with core hours and modified time options.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option and separate employer retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home/auto insurance, additional life/accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health (fertility and family planning), Adoption Assistance, Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions).
• Wellness rewards program (Healthy You Incentives).
• Virtual healthcare options: Doctor on Demand, Teladoc Medical Experts (second opinion program).
• Child and elder care services (Bright Horizons).
• May be eligible for relocation assistance.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $107,500 – $204,500 USD. The range is representative of all experience levels and considers factors such as role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Eligible employees may participate in annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on role level and collective-bargaining agreements.