Software Engineer

This position supports the Softkill Coordination Subsystem (SKCS) and plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and operational readiness of mission-critical tactical software., * Lead the design, development, and implementation of automated software testing frameworks and strategies.

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and tools for functional, regression, and performance testing.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to software and test engineers, promoting best practices and code quality.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to improve software reliability and development efficiency.
• Develop simulation and emulation tools to support software testing using synthetic data, network communications, and system messaging.
• Perform software verification and validation (V&V) against technical requirements and operational specifications.
• Investigate software defects, analyze test failures, and collaborate with development teams to identify and implement solutions.
• Work closely with software engineers, systems engineers, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners throughout Agile development cycles.
• Develop technical documentation, test plans, validation reports, and software change requests.
• Support the development and testing of advanced Navy Electronic Warfare and combat system applications.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in software engineering, test automation, and technical leadership, with the ability to develop scalable testing solutions, troubleshoot complex software issues, and collaborate within an Agile development environment., * Experience in software engineering, automated testing, or software test development.

• Ability to lead technical testing efforts and develop automated testing strategies.
• Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks such as Robot Framework, PyTest, or similar technologies.
• Understanding of software development lifecycles, verification and validation, and configuration management.
• Knowledge of software debugging, data processing, binary protocols, and real-time systems.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into automated test cases and repeatable testing processes.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or related STEM field

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python and C++, with exposure to Rust or other systems-level programming languages.
• Experience with Robot Framework, PyTest, or similar test automation tools.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux, shell scripting, and containerization tools such as Docker or Podman.
• Experience with Data Distribution Service (DDS) middleware, particularly RTI DDS.
• Experience debugging multithreaded, distributed, or real-time embedded software.
• Familiarity with network communications, binary data processing, and system log analysis.
• Previous experience supporting Department of Defense systems, Navy combat systems, or Electronic Warfare applications.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division is a Navy research, development, and engineering organization supporting advanced technologies and capabilities for the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense.

Our engineers and scientists work on challenging, mission-focused projects involving software development, combat systems, modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.