HW/SW Test Engineer

As a HW/SW Test Engineer within our Physical Sciences & Systems unit near Newport, Rhode Island, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and quality of embedded software and hardware systems supporting critical DoD programs. Your expertise in test engineering directly impacts the successful integration, verification, and acceptance of systems delivered to our defense clients. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, adapt to evolving technologies, and contribute to a culture of thoroughness and technical excellence., Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and specialized test tools for multiple defense-related programs.

• Execute rigorous testing of hardware and software systems; isolate, analyze, and propose effective solutions for system failures.
• Collaborate with DoD clients during formal sell-off and integration test events, ensuring all requirements are met.
• Partner with development teams to track, document, and resolve software bugs, enhancing product quality.
• Drive requirements tracking and thorough verification activities to ensure system compliance.
• Support and document HW/SW system acceptance testing; prepare deliverables for customer approval.

Success in this role demands deep experience in software and hardware testing, strong test planning, and proven ability to work with complex embedded systems environments. Active DoD security clearance and proficiency in using test tracking tools are essential., Active DoD Secret clearance.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field with 5+ years' experience, or Master's with 3+ years.
• Strong background in software test execution and test documentation within Linux and VxWorks environments.
• Proficiency in using test tracking and management tools.
• Willingness to travel overnight as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in C programming.
• Experience with embedded systems.
• Familiarity with Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence).
• Background in QA or configuration management.

Competitive advantage: Opportunity to work on high-impact DoD programs in a collaborative, on-site team environment.

• Unique location: Office located steps from the Newport, Rhode Island seaside.
• Growth potential: Exposure to advanced embedded systems and multidisciplinary development teams.
• Culture: Strong team collaboration and technical excellence; standard working hours (8:00am-5:00pm).

This role offers the chance to directly impact mission-critical systems while advancing your career within a thriving technical team. Candidates with a passion for testing, problem-solving, and working in secure environments are encouraged to apply.