Software Test Engineer
$72,821–$131,331 year
On-site · Frisco, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Software Test Engineer at ENSCO Avionics focusing on verifying a UAS platform through testing Flight Software, Mission Autonomy software, and Ground Control Station. Will perform tests in Hardware-in-the-Loop and Software-in-Loop environments, develop and document test cases, analyze results, and report discrepancies. Collaboration across software, systems, manufacturing, integration, and program management teams is required. Role demands strong troubleshooting, experience in aerospace/defense/test methodologies, and a US citizenship requirement. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience; knowledge of V&V, DO-178C/DO-254, and MIL-HDBK-516C is preferred. The position is a regular full-time on-site opportunity in Frisco, Texas, with salary in the range of $72,820.80–$131,331.20 USD annually.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
- Experience executing software and/or system-level test activities in aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomy, or embedded system environments
- Knowledge of software test methodologies including: Verification & Validation (V&V), Regression testing, Functional and integration testing, Test case and procedure development
- Ability to read and interpret: Technical requirements, Interface specifications, Software/system documentation, Test procedures and system architectures
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
- Experience documenting test execution results, discrepancies, and defect reports
- Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams including software, systems, manufacturing, integration, and program management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Qualifications Desired: Experience supporting unmanned systems, autonomy platforms, aerospace, or defense programs
- Experience supporting Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL/HIL) or Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) environments
- Experience supporting flight test or field integration activities
- Familiarity with applicable aerospace and defense standards including: DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD or equivalent frameworks
- Experience testing embedded or distributed systems
- Experience supporting first-of-type system integration and fielding activities
- Required Certifications: None
- US Citizenship Required: Yes
- Security Clearance Required: None
- Employment Type: Regular Full-time
- Background Check Type: 7 Year
- Drug Screen Required: None
- Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: Yes
- Salary Range
- REAL ID Requirement
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