Autonomous Aircraft Software Test Engineer

ALTEN; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN seeks a Software Engineer Developer 3 to contribute to next-generation autonomous aircraft software development in Manassas, VA. You will review requirements, plan verification activities, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure robust HW/SW integration.

The role emphasizes Model-Based design with Simulink, test scripting, and developing test plans for system-level validation. Onsite/hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Aerospace, Systems, Computer Engineering, CS or related field.
• Understanding of Systems Engineering Verification and Validation.
• Proficiency in Model Based Simulation Software development (Simulink).
• Experience with HW/SW integrated systems test platforms.
• Interest in UAS or Autonomous Vehicles, navigation and control, and related avionics systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand system & software requirements to meet defined and anticipated system performance and testing standards.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines in planning and development of test strategies to ensure software and hardware performance and compatibility
• Write test plans and test cases, execute test procedures for integration and system-level testing
• Write test scripts for robustness and failure injection tests
• Use an integrated Hardware in the Loop simulator to exercise timing critical interfaces.
• Report on testing results and identify risk areas.

Skills

Model-Based Sim

Test strategy

HW/SW integration

UAS interest

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Systems/CS

Tools

Simulink

Job description

ALTEN seeks a Software Engineer Developer 3 to contribute to next-generation autonomous aircraft software development in Manassas, VA. You will review requirements, plan verification activities, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure robust HW/SW integration.

The role emphasizes Model-Based design with Simulink, test scripting, and developing test plans for system-level validation. Onsite/hybrid work options are available.