The Systems/Integration Engineer is responsible for integrating complex hardware, software, and subsystems into cohesive, reliable solutions that meet defined technical and mission requirements. This role works across engineering disciplines to analyze system requirements, define and manage interfaces, support system architecture and integration activities, and identify and resolve technical issues throughout the system lifecycle. The Systems/Integration Engineer collaborates closely with software, hardware, cybersecurity, test, and systems engineering teams to ensure components function together as intended and that integrated solutions meet customer and program requirements.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Public Trust level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Analyze, decompose, and manage system and subsystem requirements to support the development and integration of complex technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain system architectures, functional models, interface definitions, and technical documentation.
• Integrate hardware, software, network, and other system components into cohesive operational environments.
• Define, document, and manage interfaces and dependencies between systems, subsystems, applications, and external systems.
• Plan and execute system integration activities, including integration sequencing, configuration, troubleshooting, and technical issue resolution.
• Support system-level testing, verification, and validation to demonstrate compliance with technical and customer requirements.
• Analyze system behavior and performance to identify integration risks, defects, dependencies, and potential design issues.
• Troubleshoot complex integration problems and coordinate with engineering teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in technical reviews, design reviews, integration planning sessions, and customer meetings.
• Develop and maintain system integration plans, test procedures, interface documentation, and other engineering artifacts.
• Support configuration management and change control activities to ensure system components and interfaces remain properly synchronized.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, network, cybersecurity, test, and other engineering disciplines throughout the system lifecycle.
• Track technical issues, integration risks, and dependencies and communicate status, impacts, and recommended actions to program leadership.
• Support the development and maintenance of requirements traceability from system requirements through implementation, integration, and verification.
• Apply systems engineering and integration methodologies to support the development, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems.
• Support Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering activities, where applicable.
• Use engineering and requirements-management tools to document system architectures, requirements, interfaces, and integration activities.
• Ensure engineering deliverables and integration activities comply with applicable customer, program, and organizational standards.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline; or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience. A minimum of four (4) years’ of prior relevant experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office/warehouse setting. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, occasionally above head. Regularly required to twist at the waist, climb and descend stairs while carrying objects. Ability to speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Regularly lifts and/or moves up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to fifty pounds. Works near moving mechanical parts. Regularly exposed to general office and general office machinery noise. May be exposed to warehouse, truck or forklift noise.

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $95,000 to $115,000, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).

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