Senior Software Development Engineer (Payload SW), STAR (System Test Automation and Regression)
Core
Architecting and developing automated test frameworks to validate satellite payload software at scale, ensuring signal routing, beam forming, and network handoffs work correctly before launch.
Role type
Senior IC software development engineer (test automation)
Builds
Regression-testing automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring dashboards for satellite payload software
Domain
Satellite communications, space systems, software engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Java, C++, C#, object-oriented design, test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipeline architecture, system architecture design, technical roadmap definition, cross-team collaboration, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, distributed systems, networking (OSI model), fault handling, signal processing chains
Preferred skills
Full software development life cycle experience, data pipelines/ETL, communication theory (OFDM, MIMO, RF), electrical engineering background, hardware-in-the-loop environments, influencing technical direction across organizations
Technologies
Java, C++, C#, CI/CD tools, HIL environments, satellite communication stacks
Responsibilities
Architect and drive development of automated test frameworks for satellite communication systems; Develop deep expertise in payload software architecture to define test strategies; Lead technical roadmap definition efforts; Own CI/CD pipeline architecture; Collaborate with engineers across payload software, systems engineering, and RF teams; Design complex test sequences coordinating equipment and services; Build scalable automation solutions; Define system architectures for integrated test venues; Create dashboards and monitoring tools; Analyze test results and drive architectural improvements; Mentor engineers and establish best practices; Lead design and code reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with architectural leadership
