Software Test Engineer

Talentify; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a Software Test Engineer to support regression and system-level testing for advanced military ground vehicle platforms.

You will validate software releases, develop test procedures, and debug complex vehicle systems in both virtual and hardware environments. Responsibilities include designing and executing system and regression tests, authoring test cases from SRS, and collaborating with cross-functional software and vehicle

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer, Systems, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of systems/regression testing experience.
• 5+ years in test procedure and test case development.
• Experience debugging complex vehicle systems.
• Knowledge of CAN bus, LIN, Ethernet and vehicle protocols.
• Experience with JIRA, DOORs, TestRail or Zephyr.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute system and regression test procedures.
• Test internal and external software releases.
• Perform vehicle-level regression testing in lab and on-vehicle environments.
• Author detailed test cases from Software Requirements Specifications (SRS).
• Conduct boundary and negative-case testing.
• Analyze logs and large datasets to identify defects and trends.
• Generate test reports with coverage metrics and pass/fail results.
• Collaborate with software and vehicle integration teams.
• Track defects and test execution using QA tools.
• Support risk assessments and prioritization of regression testing.

Skills

Systems/regression testing

Test procedure development

Vehicle systems debugging

Communications skills

Test reporting and analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer, Systems, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

JIRA

DOORs

TestRail

Zephyr

Job description

Software Test Engineer
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Work Type: Onsite
Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule
Clearance: Eligible to Obtain Secret Clearance

Overview: Seeking a Software Test Engineer to support regression and system-level testing for advanced military ground vehicle platforms. This role focuses on validating software releases, developing test procedures, debugging complex vehicle systems, and supporting both virtual and hardware-based test environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute system and regression test procedures
• Support testing of internal and external software releases
• Perform vehicle-level system regression testing in lab and on-vehicle environments
• Author detailed test cases from Software Requirements Specifications (SRS)
• Conduct boundary condition and negative-case testing
• Analyze logs and large datasets to identify trends and defects
• Generate detailed test reports including coverage metrics, defect density, and pass/fail results
• Collaborate with cross-functional software and vehicle integration teams
• Track defects and test execution using JIRA, DOORs, TestRail, Zephyr, or similar tools
• Support risk assessments and prioritization of regression testing efforts

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Systems, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of systems/regression testing experience
• 5+ years of test procedure and test case development experience
• Experience debugging complex vehicle systems
• Knowledge of CAN bus, LIN, Ethernet, and vehicle communication protocols
• Experience with test management and requirements tools such as JIRA, DOORs, TestRail, or Zephyr
• Strong written/verbal communication and technical documentation skills
• Ability to work around military vehicles and support occasional overtime/weekends

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with ground combat or automotive vehicle systems
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Ability to travel domestically/internationally as needed
• Strong independent troubleshooting and analytical skills

Why Join CPI?

For over 40 years, Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) has connected engineers with high-impact defense and advanced technology programs. We provide dedicated recruiter support, transparent communication, and opportunities aligned with your expertise and long-term career goals.

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:

This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.

NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:

No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.