HIL Automation Test Engineer II - Satellite Systems

3MD Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid holidays (up to 6)

PTO up to 112 hours annually

Paid volunteer time (up to 8 hours)

Paid sick leave as required by law

Job summary

3MD Inc. is seeking a Software Integration & Test Engineer II (HIL Auto) in Redmond, WA. You will design, configure, and validate test equipment and automation frameworks to support satellite hardware testing.

The role emphasizes automation, software interfaces with hardware, and full traceability. Office-based with onsite work, you will collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers and contribute to a robust test environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years test automation/HIL systems experience.
• 4+ years test automation/HIL systems experience.
• 4+ years software and Windows PowerShell/Linux bash shell proficiency.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and CI/CD.
• Knowledge of performance testing and security testing techniques.
• Strong proficiency in Linux server management, including shell scripting and system troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with Docker for containerization and environment management.
• Familiarity with Python and LabVIEW for test automation and hardware interfacing.
• Experience with IP network protocols and configurations in a software integration context.
• Familiarity with aerospace software validation standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate automation frameworks for test rack control.
• Debug and resolve timing, synchronization, and execution issues.
• Validate software interfaces with hardware instrumentation.
• Author and execute automated regression suites for test equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate rack automation.
• Ensure logging, traceability, and auditability of automated processes.
• Identify complex problems and evaluate options to implement solutions.
• Assess system performance indicators and drive improvements.

Skills

Test automation

HIL systems

Linux server management

Python

LabVIEW

Docker

Git

CI/CD

Windows PowerShell

Bash shell

Networking (IP)

SDLC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering

Master’s in Computer/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Docker

LabVIEW

Git

CI/CD

Windows PowerShell

Bash

Python

IP networking

Job description

3MD Inc. is seeking a Software Integration & Test Engineer II (HIL Auto) in Redmond, WA. You will design, configure, and validate test equipment and automation frameworks to support satellite hardware testing.

The role emphasizes automation, software interfaces with hardware, and full traceability. Office-based with onsite work, you will collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers and contribute to a robust test environment.