Lead Software Engineer - Automated Test Systems

We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to help drive the development, integration, and deployment of automated test systems supporting advanced aerospace and defense programs. In this role, you’ll combine hands-on software development with technical leadership, helping shape the architecture, strategy, and future direction of sophisticated test platforms.

You’ll work alongside talented engineers, influence key technical decisions, and contribute to systems that support some of the industry’s most important technologies., * Lead high-impact engineering efforts while remaining hands-on

• Influence software architecture and technical strategy
• Work on advanced aerospace and defense technologies
• Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Mentor and develop engineers across the organization
• Gain visibility with engineering and program leadership
• Help deliver mission-critical systems that matter

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design, development, and integration of automated test software solutions
• Develop software applications and frameworks using C#, C++, and related technologies
• Define software architectures and technical approaches for complex test platforms
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to software engineers
• Drive software and hardware integration efforts across multiple test systems
• Collaborate with systems, electrical, test, manufacturing, and program teams to deliver successful solutions
• Support requirements development, system design, architecture reviews, and technical planning
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level issues
• Contribute to program execution by balancing technical performance, schedule, and delivery objectives
• Identify opportunities to improve software quality, reliability, maintainability, and scalability

Do you have experience in Technical troubleshooting support?, Are you a software engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while helping others succeed?, * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field

• 7+ years of software engineering, test software, or automated test system development experience
• Strong experience developing applications using C# and/or C++
• Experience integrating software with hardware, instrumentation, or automated test systems
• Proven ability to lead technical efforts, mentor engineers, or guide project execution
• Strong system-level troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, technical leaders, and program stakeholders
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one

Preferred Experience

• Automated Test Equipment (ATE) development or architecture
• Test system design, integration, and deployment
• National Instruments (NI) hardware, software, or test environments
• Instrument control, instrument drivers, and automation frameworks
• Aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other high-reliability industries
• UML, system modeling, or architecture documentation tools
• CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and software configuration management
• Experience leading software architecture reviews and technical roadmaps

In this role, you’ll serve as both a technical leader and a hands-on contributor. You’ll help guide engineering teams, influence architecture decisions, solve complex integration challenges, and deliver reliable test systems that support critical aerospace and defense programs.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact while continuing to grow your technical expertise, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: $69.00 - $74.00 per hour