Senior Systems and Integration Engineer

Kforce has a client in need of a Senior Systems and Integration Engineer for a contract-to-hire role in Houston, Texas. Summary: The client is seeking a Senior Systems and Integration Engineer to support a cutting-edge aviation technology program. This is a highly visible, customer-facing engineering role focused on system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and operational support in a complex aerospace environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong systems engineering background, hands-on integration and test experience, and the ability to work directly with customers and stakeholders to ensure successful deployment and operation of advanced systems. This position requires a self-directed professional who can operate independently while serving as a trusted technical representative. Key Responsibilities:

• Provide onsite engineering support for system integration, testing, and operational activities
• Execute integration and validation efforts across multiple interconnected systems
• Troubleshoot technical issues and drive rapid resolution
• Collect, analyze, and communicate test and operational data
• Coordinate with customers, operations teams, and technical stakeholders
• Support integration between airborne and ground-based systems
• Assist with system deployment, operational readiness, and field support activities
• Ensure successful execution in customer-facing technical environments
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve system-level challenges
• Serve as a trusted technical representative with customers and partners
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong Systems Engineering background with hands-on technical experience
• Experience with: System integration; Test planning and execution; Troubleshooting complex technical systems; Cross-functional technical coordination
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a customer-facing engineering environment
• Proven ability to work independently with a high level of ownership and accountability
• Willingness to work onsite in Houston, Texas

• FAA certification, regulatory, or compliance experience
• Aerospace or aviation systems experience
• Radar systems experience
• Experience supporting government, aviation, or highly regulated technical programs
• Experience representing engineering organizations in customer and stakeholder discussions
• Background working with complex operational infrastructure and field-deployed systems