Senior Software Engineer in Test (Defense Manufacturing)

Rise Technical; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Test to own the test strategy and build automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will have experience in Go or Java, strong knowledge of CI/CD processes, and the ability to work in a hybrid model from Dallas, TX. Competitive salary ranges from $110,000 to $194,000 annually, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience building tests and frameworks for complex systems involving services, devices, and industrial automation.
• Proficient in Go, Java, or Rust, with strong knowledge of GitHub workflows, Jira, Docker, and modern CI pipelines.
• Hands-on with SITL/HITL testing, emulators, or simulation tools for robotics or industrial systems.

Responsibilities

• Own test strategy and define layered test plans across services, devices, and production systems.
• Build and maintain Go/Java test suites, frameworks, and reusable tools for SITL/HITL environments.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Building tests and frameworks for complex systems

Proficiency in Go, Java, or Rust

Knowledge of GitHub workflows

Skill in Docker

Experience with modern CI pipelines

Job description

Overview

Senior Software Engineer in Test (Defense Manufacturing) – Base pay range: $110,000.00/yr - $194,000.00/yr. Location: Dallas, TX or San Jose, CA (Hybrid, 3 days a week onsite).

This role involves owning test strategy, building automation frameworks, and integrating them into CI/CD to ensure system reliability. You will drive root-cause analysis, support simulations, and mentor teams on quality best practices.

The Role

• Own test strategy and define layered test plans (unit, integration, system, E2E) across services, devices, and production systems.
• Build and maintain Go/Java test suites, frameworks, and reusable tools for SITL/HITL environments.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enforce quality at every stage.
• Lead integration events, track results, and turn failures into clear, actionable tasks.
• Set up and operate simulations and physical rigs; monitor systems and apply safe runtime fixes.

The Person

• Experience building tests and frameworks for complex systems involving services, devices, and industrial automation.
• Proficient in Go, Java, or Rust, with strong knowledge of GitHub workflows, Jira, Docker, and modern CI pipelines.
• Hands-on with SITL/HITL testing, emulators, or simulation tools for robotics or industrial systems.
• Skilled at triaging critical issues in production-like environments and translating them into engineering actions.
• Ability to work in Dallas, TX – Hybrid 3 days a week onsite (or based in San Jose, CA and travel to Dallas ~1 week per month with expenses covered).

Employment details

• Senior Software Engineer in Test – Location: Dallas, TX or San Jose, CA (Hybrid)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing