Aerospace Software Test Engineer III

Cedarparktexasedc; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Senior Software Engineer on the test team to lead the development and implementation of comprehensive testing strategies for Flight and Ground software across all-digital and hardware-in-the-loop environments, serving as a senior technical reviewer and mentor for code changes.

You will collaborate with Flight, Ground, and GN&C software groups to provide thorough tests before launch, mentor junior engineers, and drive the testing organization’s strategic direction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field with a strong portfolio
• 5 to 8+ years of formal software testing experience
• Proven leadership in software testing initiatives and project delivery
• Strong C/C++ and Python skills with Linux experience
• Experience with Agile, Git workflows, and test automation/CI/CD
• Ability to mentor peers and drive technical initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of complex test procedures for all-digital and hardware-in-the-loop environments
• Architect and develop robust frameworks for automated test case execution and reports
• Mentor team members and review Merge/Pull Requests as a senior reviewer
• Design and implement comprehensive unit test strategies
• Ensure compliance with customer test requirements and provide guidance on implementations
• Develop documents for requirements, designs, plans, and schedules with maintainability in mind
• Communicate milestones and risks to stakeholders and propose mitigations
• Champion software engineering processes and drive continuous improvement

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python

Linux

Git

Agile methodologies

Test automation

CI/CD pipelines

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

Git version control

NASA Trick Simulation Environment

Job description

ABOUT

Firefly 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.

SUMMARY

Your 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and architecture of complex test procedures for testing our software in all-digital and hardware-in-the-loop simulation environments

• Architect and develop robust software frameworks for automating test case execution and report generation

• Lead 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 Requests

• Design and implement comprehensive unit test strategies

• Interpret and ensure compliance with customer test requirements, whether internal or external, and provide technical guidance on requirement implementation

• Develop and document requirements, designs, plans, and schedules with consideration for long-term maintainability and scalability

• Provide accurate test development milestones and communicate them to stakeholders, identifying risks and proposing mitigation strategies

• Champion Firefly Aerospace Software Engineering development processes and best practices, driving continuous improvement initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience, with a strong portfolio demonstrating relevant projects and accomplishments

• 5 to 8+ years of experience with formal software testing

• Demonstrated leadership in software testing initiatives with proven track record of successful project delivery

• Strong C/C++ and Python expertise with ability to mentor others

• Extensive development experience under the Linux operating system

• Deep knowledge of the Agile Software Development Model with experience leading agile practices

• Proficiency with Git version control on commercial software products, including advanced workflows and branching strategies

• Experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines

• Proven ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives

Preferred

• Expert-level C/C++ and Python development skills

• Experience architecting and implementing test frameworks and automation solutions

• Experience using the NASA Trick Simulation Environment

• Contributions to open-source projects or technical publications

Firefly 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 status.