Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer

Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions.

Apex has an opportunity for a Systems Engineer. For applicants who are interested in this opportunity, send your updated resume to Mike Konjoian, Account Manager, at mkonjoian@apexsystems.com.

Position: Systems Engineer

Location: Tucson, AZ

Project Duration: 12 months w/ possibility of extension or conversion

Rate: Negotiable Based on Experience

Security Clearance: Secret Clearance Required

About the Role

The Test Equipment Engineering (TEE) organization is responsible for the design, development, and integration of test systems across all Raytheon Test Equipment products. Our multidisciplinary engineering team supports the full lifecycle of test system development—from requirements definition to system design and integration.

As a Test Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in coordinating across engineering disciplines to define, design, and document test environment capabilities and requirements. You'll be a systems thinker with a deep understanding of development, production, user operations, and embedded test processes. Your work will directly influence how prime hardware is tested at every level—from individual components to full system integration—ensuring robustness, efficiency, and affordability.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document test environment capabilities and requirements across engineering teams.
• Develop and integrate test systems using cutting-edge technologies and tools.
• Apply systems engineering principles to ensure comprehensive lifecycle testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support hardware development, manufacturing, and user operations.
• Drive improvements in product affordability through enhanced built-in-test capabilities and lifecycle cost reduction.
• Interface with Department of Defense (DoD) customers and support contract requirements.
• Identify and mitigate technology risks through informed system design decisions.
• Support capital investment planning for specialized test infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developmental test processes, test setups, and system integration.
• Hands-on experience with test equipment design and transition to production environments.
• Strong understanding of verification and validation methodologies.
• Ability to think strategically and see the "big picture" in complex systems.
• Familiarity with models, simulations, prototypes, and embedded test protocols.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with DoD programs and customer engagement.
• Knowledge of cost measurement techniques and affordability analysis.
• Background in systems engineering, electrical engineering, or related technical field.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.