Software Integration and Test Engineer

About

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with experience and a strong passion for software integration and testing, particularly in real-time embedded systems.

The Software Integration and Test Engineer is responsible for planning and executing a wide range of activities, including integration of hardware modules into complex systems, deployment of software on Linux-based operating systems, scripting, networking, cybersecurity hardening, troubleshooting, and verification testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and perform software integration and verification activities for real-time embedded systems.
• Integrate hardware modules into complex systems, such as combat vehicle platforms.
• Deploy and test software on Linux/Unix-based operating systems.
• Develop and execute automated and manual test cases based on requirements.
• Perform system troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis.
• Conduct cybersecurity scans and implement system hardening measures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, including Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and Systems Engineering.
• Ensure adherence to established engineering principles, standards, and best practices.
• Validate that system and product outcomes meet customer requirements, including technical, performance, and quality expectations.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Proficiency in developing, debugging, and executing software verification tests.
• Experience integrating and testing software on real-time operating systems (Linux/Unix derivatives).
• Ability to build and maintain software and hardware integration test environments.
• Hands-on experience with version control and configuration management tools (e.g., Git, Jira, GitLab).
• Strong programming skills in C++, Python, and Bash.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with requirements traceability across design and verification artifacts.
• Familiarity with industry standards (military and commercial).
• Knowledge of UML modeling tools and requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS).
• Understanding of CMMI development processes.
• Experience with Qt framework for GUI development.
• Familiarity with networking protocols (SSL/TLS, SSH, SFTP).
• Experience with cybersecurity tools such as Nessus and Coverity.
• Knowledge of system hardening and STIG compliance.
• Experience with virtual machine configuration and usage.

Required Experience

• Experience developing, analyzing, or reviewing requirements for safety-critical real-time embedded software.
• Hands-on experience integrating software applications on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Solid understanding of computer networking concepts (switches, VLANs, protocols).
• Experience testing and troubleshooting communication protocols (CAN, Serial, Ethernet).

Preferred Experience

• Experience with NI software tools such as TestStand, VeriStand, and/or LabVIEW.
• Experience in architectural-level software design using model-based engineering tools (e.g., MagicDraw, Enterprise Architect).
• Familiarity with combat vehicle systems and capabilities.

Education

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science