Staff Engineer, Software Test (R3936)

What You'll Do:

• Generate detailed mission test scenarios that mimic real-world conditions to validate system performance. 
• Lead the development and enhancement of our system testing processes and related infrastructure, promoting efficient & innovative testing processes to achieve operational validation and quick feedback loops.
• Examples include: 
• Mission simulation scenarios exercising autonomy software with hardware-in-the-loop 
• Continuous testing pipelines that verify subsystems before triggering system tests 
• Suite of automated test cases to perform full system testing with vehicles-in-the-loop 
• Design and implement automated integration tests across all software systems to ensure seamless functionality and high performance. 
• Qualify subsystem integrations to guarantee robustness prior to comprehensive system testing. 
• Conduct and manage system verification and validation events, culminating in verified flight readiness. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues that arise during the testing phases to maintain project timelines and quality standards
• Write test analyzers in Python to report and benchmark performance and qualification metrics of the system 
• Produce test coverage and release-readiness reports by aggregating test cases, results, and quality requirements 

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent proficiency in testing complex integrated software systems, preferably for robotics or vehicles. Demonstrated ability to design and execute elaborate test cases. 
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex data into conclusions & actionable plans. Demonstrated ability in coding analyzers to automate evaluation of test data, using python and common industry tools to do so. 
• Demonstrated expertise & experience in test automation, minimally writing software to automate testing, preferably leveraging simulation for automated integration testing.   
• Strong experience with the software product development lifecycle, ideally for autonomy or vehicle systems. 
• Strong mathematical background, capable of understanding software models describing aircraft physics and flight control algorithms 
• Solid technical expertise in software development, especially in C++ and Python, including tools like Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and Artifactory 
• Great understanding of system architecture, requirement derivation, and test planning across the Systems Vee model 
• Experience producing high-quality technical documentation, including test plans, quality-assurance reports, and operational procedures  
• Demonstrated track record of assuming ownership over development processes and features and delivering outstanding outcomes   
• Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment   
• B.S., M.S, PhD degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline, such as Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.  
• Optimally with 6-7+ years of real word experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with autonomous or robotic systems. 
• Experience with simulation software and hardware emulation. 
• Background in a fast-paced, R&D or startup environment.