Senior Software Engineer in Test (Defense Manufacturing)
$110k - $194kRise Technical
Overview
Senior Software Engineer in Test (Defense Manufacturing) – Base pay range: $110,000.00/yr - $194,000.00/yr. Location: Dallas, TX or San Jose, CA (Hybrid, 3 days a week onsite).
This role involves owning test strategy, building automation frameworks, and integrating them into CI/CD to ensure system reliability. You will drive root-cause analysis, support simulations, and mentor teams on quality best practices.
The Role
- Own test strategy and define layered test plans (unit, integration, system, E2E) across services, devices, and production systems.
- Build and maintain Go/Java test suites, frameworks, and reusable tools for SITL/HITL environments.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enforce quality at every stage.
- Lead integration events, track results, and turn failures into clear, actionable tasks.
- Set up and operate simulations and physical rigs; monitor systems and apply safe runtime fixes.
The Person
- Experience building tests and frameworks for complex systems involving services, devices, and industrial automation.
- Proficient in Go, Java, or Rust, with strong knowledge of GitHub workflows, Jira, Docker, and modern CI pipelines.
- Hands-on with SITL/HITL testing, emulators, or simulation tools for robotics or industrial systems.
- Skilled at triaging critical issues in production-like environments and translating them into engineering actions.
- Ability to work in Dallas, TX – Hybrid 3 days a week onsite (or based in San Jose, CA and travel to Dallas ~1 week per month with expenses covered).
Employment details
- Senior Software Engineer in Test – Location: Dallas, TX or San Jose, CA (Hybrid)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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