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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Integration & Test Engineer - **Company:** Str Limited - **Location:** Woburn, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $220,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Memory Management, Hardware Design, Performance Tuning, Proprietary Software, Remote Direct Memory Access, Regression Testing, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Systems Integration, Multithreading, Gitlab, System-level Testing, Information Technology, C++14, Devsecops, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9077266/lead-software-integration-test-engineer ## About the Role * This position requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government. * Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related technical field with a minimum 8 years of relevant experience (equivalent experience may be considered) * Demonstrated expertise in modern C++ and software engineering techniques including multi-threading, memory management, and performance optimization * Have experience integrating with including unit and system-level testing * Understand the use of GitLab, CI/CD tools, automated testing frameworks, and code quality tools in software development processes * Demonstrated effective communication and collaboration skills to work across software, hardware, and systems engineering teams * Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and influence cross-functional stakeholders. Feel comfortable adapting to new programming languages, third-party software frameworks, and innovative technologies Nice to Have: * Hold an active security clearance (Secret minimum, Top Secret preferred) * Experience developing and maintaining I&T plans, procedures, and reports * Prior experience leading I&T or test engineering teams * Demonstrate familiarity with signal processing or mathematical modeling * Experience with GPU software development * Experience with RDMA * Demonstrate familiarity with radar concepts * Demonstrate familiarity with integrated systems combining software and hardware to interact with the physical world * Hold an advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field * Understand automation frameworks and tools used to streamline repetitive tasks and manage complex workflows * Prior domain expertise in one or more of the following areas: electronic warfare, antenna apertures, sensor resource management, large-scale platform test systems, cyber physical systems, open system architectures ## Description * Develop and execute plans to integrate software components into processes and ultimately into standalone subsystems * Develop and execute test procedures and frameworks to verify correct implementation and performance of C++ software * Develop and evolve program-specific SW I&T plans, capturing lessons learned and reusable patterns that will inform division-wide SW I&T standards * Develop test frameworks to verify correct implementation and performance of C++ software * Create automated test scripts and tools to implement and execute integration and test plans * Maintain a suite of automated integration and requirement verification regression tests suitable for incorporation into a DevSecOps pipeline * Participate in peer reviews of requirements, architecture, software implementations, and test plans * Verify interface correctness, including coordination with hardware integration activities. * Develop analysis tools * Perform root cause analysis of software defects and implement corrections. * Document I&T processes, tools, and best practices to support knowledge transfer and process improvement * Mentor team members and collaborate across programs to identify common I&T needs and solutions ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [DevSecOps: Security in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/36-devsecops-security-in-devops) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges)