Software System Test Engineer

TSC

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On-site
Location
Aurora, COArlington, VABedminster, NJHuntsville, AL
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Full-time
Posted
19 days ago
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Technology Service Corporation (TSC) is an employee-owned, high-technology company providing specialized engineering services,, sensor technology, and electronic systems primarily to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense.

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TL;DR · Software System Test Engineer

The Software System Test Engineer joins the Product Solutions engineering team to develop and maintain automated and manual test frameworks for embedded software. The role involves collaborating with software and hardware engineering teams to define test requirements, strategies, and procedures. Key responsibilities include performing integration, regression, and performance testing across multiple platforms, analyzing results to identify root causes, and mentoring junior engineers. The position requires proficiency in Python, Bash, Git, and CI workflows to support test automation and data analysis. Candidates must possess experience with Linux-based embedded systems, network communication testing, and IP networking fundamentals. The work focuses on validating deliverables for complex systems, including radar, SIGINT, EW, autopilot, PNT/guidance, and unmanned systems, while ensuring high quality standards through hardware-in-the-loop and system integration testing.

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain automated and manual test frameworks for embedded software.
  • Perform integration, regression, and performance testing across multiple platforms and environments.
  • Analyze test results to identify root causes and drive issue resolution with development teams.
  • Utilize Python and Bash scripting tools for test automation and data analysis.
  • Document test plans, procedures, and results for internal and customer deliverables.
  • Support software release management by validating deliverables and ensuring quality standards.
  • Mentor junior test engineers and provide technical guidance throughout the testing lifecycle.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5-7 years of professional experience in software/system testing, preferably for embedded systems (preferred).
  • Proficiency in developing and executing system test cases for embedded software.
  • Experience with Linux-based embedded systems and network communication testing.
  • Solid understanding of IP networking fundamentals and protocol testing/debugging.
  • Proficiency in test automation using Python and Bash scripting languages.
  • Proficiency in Git source control and CI workflows.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
  • Experience with automated builds, test execution, artifact management, and deployment pipelines (preferred).
  • Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and system integration testing (preferred).
  • Experience testing radar, SIGINT, EW, autopilot, PNT/guidance, or unmanned systems (preferred).
  • Experience with RF signal chain testing (mixing, filtering, up/down conversion) (preferred).

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