Test Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Integration & Test Software Engineer to develop, deploy, and support the software systems that power testing across our long-range drone platform. This role will be responsible for designing and maintaining test infrastructure used throughout engineering validation, manufacturing, and production operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software test engineering, embedded systems, hardware validation, and automation development. You will serve as the technical owner of critical test systems, driving improvements in quality, reliability, safety, and production efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams., * Own and support test systems across engineering and manufacturing environments, including SIL (Software-in-the-Loop), HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop), EOLT (End-of-Line Testing), and related platforms.

• Architect, develop, deploy, troubleshoot, and enhance software and test assets used to validate avionics hardware, sensors, motors, batteries, and mechatronic assemblies.
• Design and implement automated test solutions to improve engineering validation and production throughput.
• Develop test standards, protocols, and best practices to ensure consistent product quality and testing rigor.
• Become the subject matter expert for assigned components, understanding system behavior across varying environmental, operational, and performance conditions.
• Create automation scripts, data processing tools, and visualization dashboards to streamline analysis and optimize testing workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and quality teams to establish effective test strategies and data management practices.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action initiatives related to test failures and product performance issues.
• Interface with external vendors and internal stakeholders to deploy reliable, scalable, and maintainable test systems.
• Revive, modernize, and improve existing test platforms to support evolving product requirements.
• Drive project schedules, technical deliverables, and continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Linux CI/CD Sensors Avionics Dashboard Debugging Visionary Automation Innovation Scalability Reliability Test Design Investigation Test Planning Test Automation Data Management Instrumentation Data Processing Computer Science Data Acquisition Software Systems Embedded Systems Software Testing Project Schedules Software Validation Software Engineering Software-In-The-Loop Electrical Engineering Product Quality (QA/QC) Manufacturing Operations C (Programming Language) Engineering Design Process Building Management System Git (Version Control System) Python (Programming Language) Continuous Improvement Process Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Proven experience owning complex, cross-functional engineering projects from concept through deployment.
• Strong proficiency in Python and C/C++.
• Experience developing software that interfaces directly with hardware systems.
• Experience working with embedded systems and low-level hardware validation.
• Hands-on experience with Linux-based development environments and system administration.
• Experience building automation and testing solutions for manufacturing, safety-critical, or industrial applications.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, software validation, and development processes within medium-to-large organizations.
• Experience developing test plans, test requirements, test procedures, and acceptance criteria for hardware products.
• Strong understanding of test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and debugging techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex multidisciplinary engineering problems independently and within collaborative teams., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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