Job Title: Communications Integrator

Location: Huntsville, AL

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a Systems Integration & Test Engineer to support M-SHORAD and FAAD C2/IBCS-M integration efforts. This role will provide Command and Control (C2) subject matter expertise and support the development, execution, and analysis of integration and test activities across hardware and software systems in accordance with program requirements and applicable MIL-STDs.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in lab, HWIL, and field test environments supporting complex defense systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Support integration activities for M-SHORAD and FAAD C2/IBCS-M systems.
• Develop integration and test plans, procedures, and schedules in accordance with program requirements and MIL-STD guidelines.
• Provide C2 subject matter expertise to support system integration and troubleshooting efforts.
• Generate comprehensive test plans ensuring alignment with test objectives and system requirements.
• Support integration of hardware, software, and firmware components at subsystem and system levels.
• Execute test events in laboratory, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL), and field/range environments.
• Collect, analyze, and document test data; perform root-cause analysis of anomalies and system issues.
• Ensure configuration control of test assets and maintain alignment with approved system baselines.
• Assist with requirements verification and validation (V&V), maintaining traceability throughout the test lifecycle.
• Interface with cross-functional teams including software, hardware, systems engineering, safety, and manufacturing to resolve integration challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Experience supporting system integration and test of complex DoD systems.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-driven development and test processes.
• Experience in C2 systems integration and testing.
• Knowledge of requirements verification and validation (V&V) processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in lab, HWIL, and field test environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with M-SHORAD, FAAD C2, IBCS, or related air and missile defense systems.
• Experience supporting field/range test events.
• Familiarity with configuration management processes and tools.
• Experience working in cross-functional, integrated product teams (IPTs).

Culture Requirements

• Engineers, Analysts, and Developers at Cintel, Inc. are highly motivated, technical, and self‐organized. We place a lot of trust in our team members to develop technical solutions for ill‐defined problems (i.e. thrive in an environment where the problem is vague, requirements are lacking, and a solution is not obvious). We need problem solvers.
• We want our team members to be self‐motivated and eager to learn new skills. If you consider yourself a jack‐of‐all‐trades, and are eager to keep up with the latest trends in technology, you’ll fit right in.

About Cintel, Inc Cintel Inc. is a Small Business providing strategies and services to support an array of Government clients in Software Development, Operational/Tactical and Installation/Facilities Energy, Cyber Security, Modeling and Simulation, Data Science, and Programmatic support.

We offer our clients nimble, unique, and value focused solutions with an emphasis on people, connectivity, communication, and teamwork. Our team believes that people drive solutions. By connecting people, information, teams, and experience we deliver solutions that respond to customer needs.

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