SDET - Defense Tech: Automation & HIL Testing

Research Innovations Incorporated; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Health insurance coverage

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Access to wellness programs

Job summary

Research Innovations Incorporated is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test in Alexandria, VA. This role involves designing and developing automated testing frameworks, conducting extensive testing for the Dragonfly platform, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure software quality.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience, with strong skills in Python or Rust, and familiarity with Linux-based systems. Competitive benefits include flexible work schedules, health insurance, and a 401k with company match.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of SDET or software QA engineering experience, ideally within defense or embedded systems domains.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated test suites using Python, Rust, or similar languages.
• Comfort operating in varied environments, including vehicle-mounted or field-deployed configurations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks.
• Perform hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing across the complete platform.
• Execute structured laboratory testing of RF detection capabilities.
• Plan and execute outdoor field testing activities.

Skills

Automated test development

Collaboration with engineering teams

Experience with Python or Rust

Linux-based systems familiarity

Education

3+ years of SDET or software QA experience

Tools

Jira

Gitlab

Docker

Job description

Research Innovations Incorporated is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test in Alexandria, VA. This role involves designing and developing automated testing frameworks, conducting extensive testing for the Dragonfly platform, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure software quality.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience, with strong skills in Python or Rust, and familiarity with Linux-based systems. Competitive benefits include flexible work schedules, health insurance, and a 401k with company match.