Software Engineer - Test (Entry-Junior)

Alumni Founders; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Equity

Life insurance

Parental leave

Catered lunch

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Revel is seeking a Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineer to join our team in Los Angeles. You will build and maintain HIL infrastructure powering our CI and testing workflows, enabling reliable hardware-software integration across aerospace, automotive, and industrial domains.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or computer science, 0–2 years in software engineering, and a knack for Python scripting, Linux basics, and CI/CD concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics or CS.
• 0–2 years of software engineering experience.
• Foundational Python scripting experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain HIL systems.
• Define test equipment and instrumentation for HIL testing.
• Administer and scale HIL CI compute infrastructure.
• Improve HIL testing with tooling and process improvements.
• Maintain documentation, automation, and security throughout deployment.

Skills

Python scripting

CI/CD basics

Embedded testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Linux

Git

Docker

Job description

About Revel

At Revel, we are revolutionizing the way the world's most critical hardware is controlled—across aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Our next-generation software stack combines an intuitive command/control interface, a specialized programming language tailored for hardware control, and a high-performance runtime environment. We empower engineers to build, test, and deploy critical systems rapidly, reliably, and safely.

About Revel

At Revel, we are revolutionizing the way the world's most critical hardware is controlled—across aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Our next-generation software stack combines an intuitive command/control interface, a specialized programming language tailored for hardware control, and a high-performance runtime environment. We empower engineers to build, test, and deploy critical systems rapidly, reliably, and safely.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Hardware-in-the-Loop Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of Revel software by building and maintaining the infrastructure that powers our continuous integration and testing workflows. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to grow into a specialized and high-impact discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain hardware-in-the-loop systems.
• Define and integrate test equipment and instrumentation necessary for HIL testing.
• Administer and scale the HIL build and compute infrastructure used for continuous integration (CI).
• Drive improvements in HIL testing effectiveness through best practices, tooling, and process enhancements.
• Maintain high standards of documentation, automation, and security throughout the deployment lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 0–2 years of professional experience in a software engineering role.
• Foundational experience with Python, particularly in scripting or automation.
• Eagerness to learn server infrastructure, CI/CD systems, and embedded testing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to data acquisition systems or industrial IoT / Industry 4.0 environments.
• Familiarity with Linux systems administration.
• Interest in or coursework related to hardware-software integration, spacecraft, aircraft, or autonomous vehicles.
• Any exposure to Rust is a strong plus.

Why Revel

• Join a world-class team of engineers with decades of critical software applications experience.
• Work on groundbreaking technology that directly impacts critical infrastructure and high-stakes industries with strong early traction.
• Competitive salary, substantial equity, and significant personal growth opportunities.
• Collaborative, ambitious, and technically challenging environment.

Join us to redefine what's possible in software for hardware.

Benefits

• Health insurance — We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to support you and your family.
• 401(k) — Save for your future with our 401(k) plan.
• Equity — All full-time employees receive equity, ensuring that you share in Revel's success and growth.
• Life insurance — Company-paid life insurance gives you and your family peace of mind.
• Parental leave — We offer paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents.
• Catered lunch — We provide catered lunch five days a week, so you can stay fueled and focused.
• Unlimited PTO — We trust you to take the time you need. Unlimited PTO for all full-time employees.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.