Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer – Automation & CI/CD

Energy Jobline ZR

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 131,000 - 237,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking an Embedded Software Test Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team focused on missile defense systems. You will support testing and validation of embedded platforms within complex technical environments.

The role emphasizes Python scripting, test automation, and the development of test frameworks to enable robust software validation. You will collaborate with software, hardware, and systems engineers to ensure quality, reliability, and performance across

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (or equivalent experience).
12+ years of software testing, integration, and verification of embedded systems or 10+ years with MS degree.
Active secret security clearance.
Experience testing embedded systems and integrated hardware/software platforms.
Experience with software automation testing and automated test environments.
Strong Python scripting and debugging skills.
Experience developing and maintaining automation frameworks.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex test data.
Experience mapping requirements to test scenarios, procedures, and verification activities.
Experience developing and maintaining RTMs.
Experience validating interfaces between software, firmware, and hardware components.
Experience supporting regression testing and performance testing activities.
Experience with network analysis and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark.
Experience using Jira for defect tracking, task management, and SAFEd development workflows.
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
Experience generating and maintaining software test documentation including STPs, STDs, and STRs.
Experience performing unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, performance testing, and formal testing activities.
Strong troubleshooting skills across embedded software, networking, hardware integration, and automation systems.
Experience conducting post-test analysis and documenting results.

Responsibilities

Support testing and validation for embedded systems within complex environments.
Develop, execute, and debug Python-based automated test scripts to enhance coverage and efficiency.
Design automation frameworks and test harnesses to improve testing efficiency for embedded systems.
Perform unit, integration, system, regression, performance, and formal qualification testing of embedded systems.
Validate interfaces between software, firmware, and hardware components for proper integration.
Conduct post-analysis of complex test data, identify trends, isolate root causes, and generate findings and reports.
Create and update software test documentation including STP, STD, and STR.
Map system and software requirements to test scenarios and verification activities for full traceability.
Develop and maintain RTMs to support verification and validation activities.
Utilize Wireshark to troubleshoot network traffic and embedded communications.
Support CI/CD automated build/deploy pipeline integration for automated testing.
Use Jira to track defects, manage test activities, and support SAF e development workflows.
Participate in requirements reviews to ensure testability and traceability.
Assist with test planning, estimation, scheduling, and resource planning.
Support technical reviews, milestone reviews, customer demonstrations, and TRRs/TRBs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve product quality.