Software Test Engineer III (Contractor)
Core
Leading testing processes, designing test plans, and architecting testing frameworks for large and complex aerospace software projects used in space vehicles.
Role type
Senior IC software test engineer (aerospace)
Builds
Production software systems for space vehicles and aerospace applications
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Software testing strategy, automated test script development, defect triage, test plan design, regression testing, code review, mentoring junior engineers, security clearance eligibility
Preferred skills
Linux-based environments, spacecraft flight software, CI/CD processes, Python/JavaScript/Shell scripting, cloud-based testing environments, JIRA/TestRail, hardware-in-the-loop testing, fault-tolerant software design
Technologies
Python, JavaScript, Shell, JIRA, TestRail, Linux, CI/CD tools
Responsibilities
Design and architect complex software test systems, lead development of automated test scripts for CI environments, coordinate testing activities and ensure requirement coverage, perform defect triage and verify fixes, conduct regression testing, review software design descriptions and requirements, mentor junior engineers, maintain test documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
