Software Integration & Test Engineer (HIL Automation)

The Software Integration & Test Engineer prepares, configures, and validates the Test Equipment and automation frameworks used in satellite hardware testing. Ensures automation scripts and interfaces are accurate, reliable, calibrated, and standards-compliant with full traceability and necessary documentation. Essential Functions:

• Develop and validate automation frameworks for test rack control.
• Debug and resolve timing, synchronization, and execution issues.
• Validate software interfaces with hardware instrumentation.
• Author and execute automated regression suites for test equipment.
• Collaborate with electrical/mechanical engineers to integrate rack automation.
• Ensure logging, traceability, and auditability of all automated processes.

Competencies:

1. Ensures Accountability
2. Tech Savvy
3. Communicates Effectively
4. Values Differences

5. Customer Focus 6.

6. Drives Results
7. Plans and Prioritizes
8. Decision Quality 10.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee in this position frequently communicates with other co-workers/clients who have inquiries about the various projects and other needs. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time. The employee in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operate a computer and office machinery such as a calculator, keyboard, copy machine, and printer. Frequently moves boxes with equipment weighing up to 25lbs across the building and/or to other offsite buildings for various project needs

Integration Testing, Automation, Software Testing, Test Equipment, Integration Testing, Hardware Quality Assurance, Documentation, Traceability, Test Scripts, Test Automation, Bachelor’s degree in Software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering 5+ years test automation/HIL systems experience, * 2+ years test automation/HIL systems experience.

• 3+ years software and Windows/Linux proficiency
• Proficiency in using PowerShell
• Familiarity with Docker
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Knowledge of performance testing and security testing techniques.
• Strong proficiency in Linux server management, including shell scripting and system troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with Docker for containerization and environment management.
• Familiarity with Python and LabVIEW for test automation and hardware interfacing.
• Experience with IP network protocols and configurations in a software integration context.
• Familiarity with aerospace software validation standards., * Master’s in Computer/Electrical Engineering.
• Prior aerospace or avionics software I&T experience.
• Familiarity with NASA test documentation standards.