Applications Engineer – Systems Integration

Job overview

The Applications Engineer – Systems Integration role is onsite in Germantown, MD, with 35% domestic travel stated in the role overview and initial international training. Pay is $110,000–$135,000 per year, plus bonus. The engineer serves as a technical bridge between engineering teams in Israel, U.S. customers, and prime contractors. The role integrates, tests, and troubleshoots electro-optical/infrared payloads within customer platforms across hardware, software, and mechanical interfaces. It supports deployments and field service by diagnosing system issues, validating interfaces, and coordinating technical resolutions with customers and engineering teams.

What you'll do

• Lead integration of EO/IR payloads into customer platforms
• validate power, data, mechanical, and communication interfaces
• troubleshoot system-level issues and analyze test outputs, logs, and data
• perform assembly, disassembly, and maintenance
• support software and SDK integrations
• execute or support test procedures and system validation
• serve as the primary technical customer interface
• coordinate with engineering teams and stakeholders
• support training, documentation, and knowledge transfer.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

applications engineer

systems integration

germantown md

onsite

35% travel

eo/ir payloads

hardware integration

software integration

field support

$110k–$135k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Salary plus bonus.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience; must be a U.S. citizen due to ITAR. The posting also describes initial training in Israel and periodic international and domestic travel.

About the employer

Ascend Recruiting Partners is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.