Sr. Embedded Software Test Engineer

CohesionForce, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CohesionForce, Inc. in Huntsville is actively seeking a Sr. Embedded Software Test Engineer to join our team. The role focuses on software testing across the lifecycle, following the SDP program to include requirements analysis, code & unit test, integration testing, and verification.

Ideal candidates are proficient in Python and C++, with DoD secret clearance. Onsite work in a secured facility is required, and collaboration with small to large programs is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or technology with 1–5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with <1 year of experience.
• Proficient in Python and C++.
• Must be willing to work onsite in a closed area.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the software engineering lifecycle following the SDP program.
• Perform requirements analysis, code and unit testing, integration testing, and requirements verification.
• Provide support to formal test and delivery activities.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to verify software against defined requirements.

Skills

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science/technology

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Automated testing

Security scanning

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Embedded Software Test Engineer
Reference: 26-036
Job Type: Full-time
Job Status: Interviewing
Date Posted: 10-23-2026
Location: Huntsville
Duration: Permanent
Company Address: CohesionForce, Inc.
Street: 101 Quality Circle
Suite: Suite 140
City: Huntsville, AL 35806
Website: http://www.CohesionForce.com

Job Description:

CohesionForce is actively seeking Sr. Embedded Software Test Engineer candidates to become part of our team in Huntsville, AL.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required and the ideal candidate will have demonstrated success collaborating within small to large scale programs. This candidate will support the software engineering lifecycle following the Software Development Plan (SDP) program to include requirements analysis, code & unit test, integration testing, requirements verification, and support to formal test/delivery. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of languages such as Perl, Python, and C++. Must be a US citizen and requires an active security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, science, or technology degree with 1-5 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in a related field with less than 1 year of experience.
• Proficient in Python, and C++.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary, team-based groups.
• Must be willing to work onsite in a closed area.
• Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience across the full software life-cycle (design, architecture, development, integration, test, qualification).
• Familiarity with embedded software/hardware (hands-on or academic).
• Working knowledge of DevOps/DevSecOps tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, security scanning).
• Comfortable in Agile development environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Proven ability to test and verify software against defined requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented, development environment.