Senior Test Automation Software Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD is seeking a software developer to contribute to aerospace projects. The role involves crafting test software for organizations like NASA and Department of War, alongside engineers dedicated to innovation.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in a relevant engineering field, hands-on experience in C++, Python, and 5 years in embedded systems. Benefits include a generous education program and a healthy work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience developing software for embedded systems, test development, and devops.
• Proven success solving complex, multi-layered problems.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance by your start date.

Responsibilities

• Develop and automate test infrastructure solutions for real-time aerospace software efforts.
• Apply software engineering principles to design and test emulations of aerospace systems.
• Mentor APL staff and engage with spacecraft engineers.

Skills

Expertise in C++

Expertise in Python

Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery systems

Containerization and virtualization environments

Test automation systems

Source Code Management systems (Git)

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication skills

Education

B.S. in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

GitLab

Bamboo

VxWorks

Embedded Linux

Job description

Are you a problem solver ready to contribute to the development of aerospace projects? Does solving embedded software problems for aerospace systems sound fun and fulfilling to you? We are seeking a software developer to help us craft test and test automation software for NASA, National Security Space, Department of War and other organizations. As a member of our team, you will develop novel solutions and new technologies across numerous projects and embedded real‑time systems. You will work with teams of engineers and scientists passionate about innovation and driven to make a real difference. We strive to cultivate an environment that promotes professional growth and a balanced life, and encourages a wide range of ideas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and automate test infrastructure solutions for real‑time aerospace software efforts.
• Apply software engineering principles to design, develop, and test emulations of aerospace systems.
• Assess, extend, refactor, and detail existing continuous integration and testbed systems.
• Share knowledge by collaborating with and mentoring other APL staff, engaging with spacecraft engineers and participating in working groups.

Qualifications

• Minimum: A B.S. in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or other engineering field.
• Expertise in C++, C and Python.
• 5 years of experience developing software for embedded systems, test development, and devops.
• Advanced knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery systems such as GitLab or Bamboo.
• Expertise with containerization and virtualization environments.
• Proficient with design and development of test automation systems including infrastructure, monitoring, analysis and standard processes.
• Experience mapping technical requirements to reusable, executable test cases.
• Proficient with Source Code Management systems, specifically Git.
• Proven success solving complex, multi‑layered problems.
• Great interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability, willingness, and experience working in classified spaces.
• Able to obtain an Interim Secret clearance by your start date and eventually a Top Secret/SCI clearance. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship.

Additional qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in a related technical field.
• Demonstrated success leading a team of at least three software engineers.
• Expertise in software development on real‑time operating systems such as VxWorks and embedded Linux.
• Expertise in modern testing methodologies such as Test‑Driven Development.
• Experience in spacecraft flight or ground software development.
• Experience developing real‑time simulators and emulators.
• Experience with safety‑critical avionics systems development.

Benefits

Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance.

Pay Range

Minimum Rate: $100,000 Annually
Maximum Rate: $245,000 Annually

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.