Mid-Level Software Engineer (Sheild AI/Frisco)

Belcan Corporation; Frisco, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in Frisco, TX is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to support verification and validation of complex software and system-level applications in aerospace and defense environments.

You will design and implement test strategies, develop automated test frameworks, execute regression and integration tests, and collaborate with software, systems, and hardware teams to ensure quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• 3-7 years of relevant experience in testing for aerospace, defense or embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of V&V, regression, functional and integration testing.
• Ability to read ICDs, requirements, and system architectures.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual software and system-level testing across development stages.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts.
• Execute regression, functional, and integration test suites.
• Support continuous integration (CI) pipelines with automated validation activities.
• Develop and maintain test cases, procedures, and test documentation.
• Perform Verification & Validation (V&V) per program requirements.
• Identify, document, and track defects and test results.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and support defect resolution with engineering teams.
• Review requirements, ICDs, and system architectures.
• Collaborate with software, systems, manufacturing, integration and program management teams.
• Support system integration, lab testing and fielding activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-team collaboration

Multitasking

Quality and compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CI/CD tools

Job description

Description: A Mid-Level Software Engineering position in Frisco, TX is currently available at Belcan. We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to support verification and validation activities for complex software and system-level applications. This role focuses on manual and automated testing within aerospace, defense, autonomy, or embedded system environments. The engineer will contribute to ensuring system performance, reliability, and compliance through rigorous testing, continuous integration, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform manual software and system-level testing across various development stages
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts
• Execute regression, functional, and integration test suites
• Support continuous integration (CI) pipelines with automated validation activities
• Develop and maintain test cases, procedures, and test documentation
• Perform Verification & Validation (V&V) in accordance with program requirements
• Identify, document, and track defects, discrepancies, and test results
• Conduct root-cause analysis and support defect resolution with engineering teams
• Review and interpret technical requirements, interface specifications, and system architectures
• Collaborate with software, systems, manufacturing, integration, and program management teams
• Support system integration, lab testing, and fielding activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
• 3-7 years of relevant experience, depending on level and role classification
• Experience executing software and/or system-level testing in Aerospace, Defense Systems, Robotics or Autonomy Platforms, or Embedded Systems Environments
• Strong understanding of software test methodologies, including Verification & Validation (V&V), Regression Testing, Functional and Integration Testing, and Test Case/Procedure Development
• The ability to read and interpret technical requirements, interface control documents (ICDs), software/system documentation, test procedures, and system architectures
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
• Experience documenting test execution results, discrepancies, and defect reports
• Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting unmanned systems, autonomy platforms, aerospace programs, or defense programs
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL/HITL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) environments
• Experience with flight testing or field integration activities
• Familiarity with aerospace and defense standards including DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-HDBK-516C, and MIL-STD frameworks or equivalent standards
• Experience testing embedded or distributed systems
• Experience supporting first-of-type system integration and fielding
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated testing pipelines

Key Skills

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and debugging capabilities
• Effective cross-team collaboration
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
• Commitment to quality, safety, and compliance standards

Work Environment

• Onsite in a collaborative engineering environment with cross-functional teams
• Work may include lab, integration facility, or field test environments
• Occasional travel may be required to support system integration or test events

Compensation: We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a salary rate of $90,000 to $130,000 however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline.

• health care
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k)
• education assistance
• paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.