Senior Test Software Engineer

AECOM; Nashua (NH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Test Software Engineer to design and develop test solutions for advanced electronics used in military applications. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in software engineering and will work collaboratively to ensure product lifecycle success. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in relevant engineering fields.
• Experience developing complex automated test systems.
• Familiarity with RF test solutions and instruments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mission-critical test solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams.
• Evaluate and debug test solutions.

Skills

C/C++

Python

RF Testing

Debugging

Good communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Software Engineering

Tools

National Instruments (NI) TestStand

CVI environments

Job description

Job Description

See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics, from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first, exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Test Engineer for our Integrated Test Engineering (ITE) organization. The mission of ITE is to reliably deliver customer-focused, affordable test solutions integrated across all levels of production testing. This includes experience throughout the entire program lifecycle: bid and proposal, advanced development, test design, product fielding, procurement, and sustainment.

Are you an experienced Electrical, Software, or Test Design Engineer with 8 years of experience looking to advance your career? Do you want to design and develop mission-critical test solutions and write test software? Join us in developing the Next Generation Electronic Warfare Systems Products and Solutions. We need your talent, motivation, and vision at our New Hampshire-based team, with locations in Nashua, Hudson, Merrimack, and Manchester. BAE Systems has recently secured new programs and is experiencing growth.

The selected candidate will be part of a test engineering team throughout the product lifecycle, inspiring and motivating across geographical boundaries. You will collaborate with Systems, Hardware, Operations, Production, and Test Engineers to impact all phases of product development and sustainment. We promote a collaborative culture, providing tools, skills, and training for success. We offer a flexible work environment and a 9/80 work schedule. Our company is committed to community, future improvement, and national security.

The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter, capable of working independently with minimal oversight, serving as a subject matter expert and technical lead. They should be adaptable, able to switch focus quickly, and comfortable providing technical status updates and interfacing with various engineering disciplines. A strong background in Software, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, with demonstrated ability in designing, developing, debugging, and deploying complex automated test systems and applications for Military Communications, Navigation, and Electronic Warfare equipment, is required.

This role involves a hybrid work format, combining onsite and remote work.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in architecting, designing, analyzing, deriving requirements, coding, integrating, and testing software for analog, digital, RF, and hybrid modules at various levels using commercial and custom test measurement equipment.
• Proficiency in C/C++, National Instruments (NI) TestStand, Python, and CVI environments.
• Experience in evaluating and debugging test solutions to identify design flaws.
• Experience developing instrument drivers, utilities, test executives, and software supporting testing activities.
• Experience creating documentation for test requirements, design, plans, and operating procedures for acceptance and environmental testing.
• Familiarity with test instrumentation such as Network and Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and RF measurements.
• Understanding of RF testing concepts like VSWR, Gain, Compression, and Phase Noise.
• Experience in hardware debugging (test adapters, cables, tools, interface modules).
• Motivated, self-starting, good communicator, team player, with a positive attitude.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with factory production test stands, problem resolution.
• Developing RF test measurements for production environments.
• Familiarity with boundary scan tools and software.
• Experience with FPGA programming and debugging.

Pay Range

Full-Time Salary Range: $95,106 - $161,680. Salaries are determined based on various factors including skills, experience, and market conditions.

Employee Benefits

Our benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, health savings accounts, 401(k), disability, life and accident insurance, paid time off, holidays, parental and military leave, and employee recognition programs.

Position

Senior Test Software Engineer

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BAE Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.