CareerPlan

Staff Engineer, Software Test (R4784)

Dallas, TexasFull-time2026-04-07 → 2026-11-11

Core

Designing and executing test strategies for XBat flight critical software systems to ensure performance, reliability, and mission readiness.

Role type

Staff Test Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)

Builds

Flight critical software systems for autonomous aircraft

Domain

Defense technology / Aerospace

Required skills

Test plan and procedure development, Verification and Validation (V&V), Test data analysis, Cross-functional collaboration, Regulatory standards compliance (DO-178C, DO-254, MIL HDBK 516c), Complex system troubleshooting

Preferred skills

Automated testing, Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), Flight test support

Technologies

DO-178C, DO-254, MIL HDBK 516c

Responsibilities

Develop test plans and procedures, Execute verification and validation (V&V) efforts, Analyze test data, Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight