Software Engineer- Test Automation Systems

Ultra Electronics Group; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 140 hours PTO for the first year

401(k) plan with company match

Educational assistance program

Wellness program and incentives

Insurance benefits starting month following hire

Job summary

Ultra Electronics Group in Columbia City, Indiana, is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain systems for testing sonobuoys. Applicants should have extensive experience in C++ programming and developing automated test systems.

The role involves creating scalable automation workflows and interfacing with hardware systems to ensure reliability under operational conditions. A Bachelor's degree and U.S. citizenship are required.

Competitive compensation includes PTO, 401(k), and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in developing automated test systems.
• Strong understanding of multi-system environments.
• Experience with YAML, JSON, or XML.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a central test execution engine.
• Build C++‑based automation systems.
• Develop software for YAML‑defined test workflows.
• Debug and resolve complex issues across systems.

Skills

C++ software development

Debugging skills

Building test automation systems

Configuration-driven systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Test frameworks

Job description

Protecting What Matters. Powering the Future of Naval Technology. Your work here has global impact. From developing sonar and radar systems to advancing unmanned and undersea platforms, our technologies empower the U.S. Navy and allied forces to operate in some of the world’s most complex environments.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we continue to push boundaries—driven by innovation, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Position Summary

You will help build and maintain the software infrastructure that validates and automates the testing of sonobuoys and related mission‑critical systems. Your work ensures that every system deployed performs reliably in real‑world operational conditions where failure is not an option. Your work ensures that systems behave exactly as expected before they are ever deployed into the field.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain a central test execution engine used across engineering test stations
• Build and enhance C++‑based automation systems that execute structured test sequences
• Develop software that interprets and runs YAML‑defined test workflows
• Integrate with engineering test equipment and lab systems to enable automated validation
• Debug and resolve complex issues across software, systems, and test environments
• Improve reliability, performance, and scalability of test execution infrastructure
• Collaborate with test engineers and hardware teams to translate requirements into automated test capability

What Success Looks Like

• Test systems execute reliably with minimal manual intervention
• Engineering teams can trust automated test results for critical decision‑making
• Test execution workflows are scalable, repeatable, and maintainable
• Issues in test environments are rapidly diagnosed and resolved
• The test platform becomes a force multiplier for engineering and production teams

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, with at least 4 years of experience in developing automated test systems
• Strong professional experience in C++ software development
• Experience building or maintaining test automation, validation, or integration systems
• Strong debugging skills in complex, multi‑system environments
• Highly valued experience with test frameworks or test execution systems
• Exposure to hardware/software integration or lab environments
• Experience working with configuration‑driven systems (e.g., YAML, JSON, XML)
• Familiarity with engineering or manufacturing test workflows
• Background in aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or similar domains

Mindset

• Think in systems, not just applications
• Enjoy solving problems where software meets physical systems
• Care deeply about reliability, precision, and repeatability
• Motivated by mission‑critical engineering work, not feature delivery

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required. Certain roles may require eligibility for a security clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Climate‑controlled, well‑lit and clean work environment
• Up to 140 hours PTO for first year, 8 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Educational assistance program (tuition reimbursement)
• Wellness program and incentives
• Company HSA contributions
• Insurance benefits starting first month following hire
• Company‑paid basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and employee assistance program
• Voluntary employee‑paid medical, prescription, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, supplemental AD&D for employee and family, accident plan, critical illness plan, hospital indemnity plan, pet insurance, identity theft insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing a workplace that is fair, respectful, and inclusive, and we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

As a U.S. defense contractor, Ultra Maritime maintains strict standards related to integrity, compliance, and security.

If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail].