Software Engineer

Tundra Technical Solutions; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robotics navigation

AWS pipeline development

Job summary

Tundra Technical Solutions in Seattle, WA is seeking a Test Engineer for drone systems. The role focuses on assessing software for embedded platforms using C++ and Python, RTOS (Yocto), and Linux kernel interfaces, with emphasis on sensor integration and real-time performance.

You will own testing of new features, establish V&V thresholds, develop and execute test plans, document results, and work independently with minimal supervision to deliver robust, verifiable software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS, EE, Robotics, or related field.
• At least 5+ years in testing, systems, or embedded software roles.
• Experience with pre-launch testing, test plan development, and execution in C++/Python on Linux.
• Embedded hardware interaction and RTOS experience, plus strong technical writing and independent work ability.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and execute tests for drone sensing systems.
• Define verification and validation thresholds and a test plan; report results.
• Document procedures and results; work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

C++

Python

Multi-threaded programming

RTOS

Linux

Sensor integration

Embedded systems

Technical writing

Test automation

Education

BS in Computer Science / Computer or Electrical Engineering / Robotics

Tools

Yocto

Git

Job description

• Design, develop, implement, test, document and deliver software for drone systems using multi-threaded programming in C++ and Python, real-time operating systems (RTOS including Yocto), and kernel system call interfaces in a Linux environment, with focus on sensor integration and embedded applications.
• Own testing of new features and products, including establishing verification and validation (V&V) thresholds, a V&V strategy, a test plan, executing the test plan, and reporting out on test results.
• This role is to work on testing of complex sensing systems using best practice engineering standards, produce comprehensive, usable documentation and work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mathematics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in the job or occupations of Test Engineer, Systems Engineer, Software Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer, or related.
• Experience in the job offered or related occupation must involve testing prior to launch of software solutions, test plan development and execution, multi-threaded programming and distributed programming in C++ or Python on Linux, embedded systems development with hardware integration, real-time operating systems (RTOS) experience, strong technical writing skills, and ability to work independently.

Nice to have:

• Robotics navigation and sensor integration, AWS pipeline development