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Staff HITL Engineer/Lab Manager, Connected Warfare

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $143,000–$143,000🗓 2026-07-29 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead automated software testing campaigns and physically build/test Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) systems for Connected Warfare and Command & Control capabilities.

Role type

Staff HITL Engineer / Lab Manager

Builds

Automated test frameworks, test environments, and HITL systems for Army Next Generation Command and Control

Domain

Defense technology, Connected Warfare, Command & Control (C2)

Required skills

automated testing strategies, test planning and execution, test data analysis, CI/CD pipeline management, Linux command line, software scripting (Go, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript), YAML, RF communications, tactical datalinks, network capture and analysis

Preferred skills

hardware testing techniques, EMI/EMC test planning, MIL-STD compliance knowledge, automated testing tools (Netropy, iperf, tc, Netdata, NATS)

Technologies

Lattice OS, Go, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, YAML, Linux, Netropy, iperf, tc, Netdata, NATS

Responsibilities

Lead automated software testing campaigns for Connected Warfare systems; Plan, develop and execute automated testing strategies and frameworks; Architect, physically build, test and train end users on HITL usage; Conduct and/or oversee test data collection and perform initial data analysis; Automate initial issue investigation and process improvement; Analyze automated test results and recommend enhancements; Manage software test environments and coordinate with external agencies

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with leadership

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