Software Test Engineer

Job Title: Software Test Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a Software Test Engineer to support the development, integration, and verification of advanced autonomous aircraft technologies. This role involves working with unmanned aircraft systems designed for complex environments, ensuring software reliability and mission performance. The position requires collaboration with various engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle to validate functionality across all phases.
Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain software and system-level test plans, procedures, and documentation.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, and verification & validation (V&V) testing of complex software systems.
• Analyze software and system requirements to develop comprehensive test strategies and coverage.
• Execute test activities in laboratory, simulated, and integrated system environments.
• Document test results, discrepancies, and defects while supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Integration, Manufacturing, Flight Test, and Program Management teams.
• Support system integration efforts for autonomous and unmanned aircraft platforms.
• Participate in troubleshooting efforts during software integration, system testing, and operational evaluations.
• Contribute to verification activities supporting system certification, fielding, and customer acceptance milestones.
• Assist with the development and improvement of automated and manual test processes.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3-7+ years of software test, systems test, or verification experience.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomy, or embedded systems environments.
• Strong understanding of Verification & Validation (V&V), Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical requirements, interface control documents, system architectures, and software design documentation.
• Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects and discrepancies.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or autonomous platforms.
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL/HITL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL/SITL) testing environments.
• Familiarity with aerospace and defense standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, and MIL-HDBK-516C.
• Experience testing embedded software and distributed systems.
• Experience supporting first-of-type aircraft development and system integration activities.
• Familiarity with mission systems, autonomy software, command and control systems, sensors, or avionics integration.
• Prior experience supporting military aviation or advanced aerospace development programs.

Work Environment
This is a hybrid role with an initial two-week period in Frisco, Texas, followed by remote work. The position includes travel expenses for the duration of the program, anticipated to be at least 12 months. The work environment is highly collaborative, focusing on engineering and innovation in aerospace and defense technologies, with an opportunity to remain remote after the program's conclusion.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Frisco, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $150000.00/yr.
-Working on getting their internal benefits, but will ask if a candidate needs to see it.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Frisco,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.
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