Integration and Test Engineering

We're looking for a Senior Continuous Integration (CI) Engineer with a strong focus on automation to transform manual testing processes into scalable, repeatable automated solutions. This role will work closely with a team of QA test automation engineers to design, implement, and integrate automated test cases into CI pipelines and scheduled test suites for application software running on the Wave Relay® network. This position provides the opportunity to develop technology that enables our customers to solve their most difficult networking problems.

Independently analyze complex, large-scale testing processes and define automation strategies to replace manual effort
Design, develop, and maintain automated test cases and support frameworks in collaboration with QA test automation engineers
Integrate automated tests into CI pipelines to enable execution on code commits, scheduled runs, and on-demand triggers
Build and manage test execution workflows that support regression, integration, and system-level testing
Maintain and enhance CI infrastructure as needed to support automated testing at scale
Continuously improving automation strategies to reduce manual intervention and increase efficiency
Document automation frameworks, test strategies, and CI processes
Proactively identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks in current testing and CI processes, and implement improvements
Troubleshoot complex pipeline and test failures, driving root cause analysis and long-term fixes
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent

• 2+ year of experience with programming in C/C++
• Knowledgeable in software testing techniques and best practices for embedded systems
• Must have the ability to obtain a United States security clearance
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium)
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java)
• Deep understanding of software testing principles, strategies, and lifecycle
• Master's or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Experience developing software for Linux systems
Experience with Linux drivers (e.g. wireless, network stack), Linux kernel, and kernel module development
Experience with bash scripting, Python, Perl, and JavaScript
Experience with SQL databases (Preferably MS SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres, Oracle, or H2)
Experience with shell scripting, network application development, distributed systems, and network protocol development
Experience building automation frameworks from the ground up in complex environments
Experience with API and integration testing tools
Experience implementing test reporting, observability, and quality metrics

Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; fitness membership reimbursement; We will accept applications on a rolling basis until the role is filled.
Headquartered in New York City since 2007, Persistent Systems, LLC is a global communications technology company which develops, manufactures, and integrates a patented and secure Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) system: The company's industry leading R&D team has designed wireless networking protocols to support their cutting-edge Wave Relay® system and technology. Wave Relay® is capable of running data, video, voice and other applications under the most difficult and unpredictable conditions. Their suite of products is field proven and utilized in Commercial, Military, Government, Industrial, Agriculture, Robotics, and Unmanned System markets.