Aerospace Software Test Engineer III

ABOUTFirefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.SUMMARYYour role as a Senior Software Engineer on the test team will be critical to the success of Firefly Aerospace Software for use on launch vehicles, spacecraft, and launch facilities. You will lead the development and implementation of comprehensive testing strategies in all-digital and hardware-in-the-loop simulation environments for our Flight and Ground software. This will include leading software verification efforts where you will act as a senior technical reviewer and mentor for software changes.You will be part of the Aerospace Software Engineering Group and will work closely with Flight Software, Ground Software, Guidance Navigation and Control Software personnel to provide thorough tests for our software before use on a launch vehicle, spacecraft, or launch site. You will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to the strategic direction of the testing organization.RESPONSIBILITIESLead the design and architecture of complex test procedures for testing our software in all-digital and hardware-in-the-loop simulation environmentsArchitect and develop robust software frameworks for automating test case execution and report generationLead and mentor team members in establishing automated testing pipelines for daily commits of new Ground and Flight Software and serve as a senior technical reviewer for Merge/Pull RequestsDesign and implement comprehensive unit test strategiesInterpret and ensure compliance with customer test requirements, whether internal or external, and provide technical guidance on requirement implementationDevelop and document requirements, designs, plans, and schedules with consideration for long-term maintainability and scalabilityProvide accurate test development milestones and communicate them to stakeholders, identifying risks and proposing mitigation strategiesChampion Firefly Aerospace Software Engineering development processes and best practices, driving continuous improvement initiativesQUALIFICATIONSRequired Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience, with a strong portfolio demonstrating relevant projects and accomplishments5 to 8+ years of experience with formal software testingDemonstrated leadership in software testing initiatives with proven track record of successful project deliveryStrong C/C++ and Python expertise with ability to mentor othersExtensive development experience under the Linux operating systemDeep knowledge of the Agile Software Development Model with experience leading agile practicesProficiency with Git version control on commercial software products, including advanced workflows and branching strategiesExperience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelinesProven ability to work independently and lead technical initiativesPreferred Expert-level C/C++ and Python development skillsExperience architecting and implementing test frameworks and automation solutionsExperience using the NASA Trick Simulation EnvironmentContributions to open-source projects or technical publicationsFirefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected statusDepartment: Aerospace Software Engineering Location: Cedar Park, TX