Sr. Unity QA Automation Engineer

Xiphos Partners, Inc; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Xiphos Partners, Inc. is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to lead automated testing for the JTAC Virtual Trainer (JVT) Unity-based VR platform. You will own testing across simulation builds, collaborating with developers and military end users on mission-critical training systems.

This remote 1099 contract role offers flexible arrangements and requires deep experience with Unity, C#, Python, and CI/CD in defense-oriented environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a QA Automation Engineer.
• 3+ years of experience in defense, aerospace, or DoD simulation environments.
• Deep experience with Unity, including the Unity Test Framework, automated scene testing, and simulation-specific behaviors.
• Strong programming and scripting skills in C# (Unity) and Python (test automation harnesses or CI pipelines).
• Familiarity with simulation networking protocols (e.g., DIS, HLA).
• Hands-on experience testing VR systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks for Unity-based simulation applications, including VR environments.
• Develop and execute Play Mode, Edit Mode, and integration tests using the Unity Test Framework (UTF) and NUnit.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or TeamCity.
• Perform performance, load, and regression testing on Unity VR builds, ensuring consistent behavior across hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with software engineers, simulation architects, and subject matter experts to define test plans for flight paths, ordnance behavior, tactical systems, and sensor simulation.
• Document and manage test cases, traceability matrices, and defect reports using tools such as TestRail, Jira, or Azure DevOps.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure software quality.
• Occasionally support prototype demonstrations and training events with military end users as part of a collaborative design and development process.

Skills

QA Automation

Unity

C#

Python

CI/CD

Test Frameworks

Performance Testing

Tools

Unity Test Framework

NUnit

TestRail

Jira

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

TeamCity

Job description

Company Overview

Xiphos Partners is an advanced technology and services company delivering highly specialized, performance-based solutions to complex and demanding marketplaces including aerospace, defense, and intelligence. Guided by the ethos of The Cutting Edge of Training and Sustainment, we bring deep domain expertise and a relentless commitment to excellence for our customers. At Xiphos Partners, our people are our competitive advantage - we value professionals who are mission-driven, technically sharp, and thrive in high-stakes, dynamic environments.

Position Summary

Xiphos Partners is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join the development team behind the JTAC Virtual Trainer (JVT), a Unity-based VR simulation platform for military training. This role owns automated testing across our simulation and VR builds, bringing hands-on experience supporting mission-critical training systems and simulation platforms. You will join a small, capable, and passionate team building some of the most innovative applications in modeling and simulation, working directly with developers, designers, and military end users on software with real-world impact.

This is a remote, 1099 contract position, with flexible work arrangements based on program requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks for Unity-based simulation applications, including VR environments.
• Develop and execute Play Mode, Edit Mode, and integration tests using the Unity Test Framework (UTF) and NUnit.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or TeamCity.
• Perform performance, load, and regression testing on Unity VR builds, ensuring consistent behavior across hardware platforms (e.g., Varjo, Meta Quest, HTC Vive).
• Collaborate with software engineers, simulation architects, and subject matter experts to define test plans for flight paths, ordnance behavior, tactical systems, and sensor simulation.
• Document and manage test cases, traceability matrices, and defect reports using tools such as TestRail, Jira, or Azure DevOps.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure software quality.
• Occasionally support prototype demonstrations and training events with military end users as part of a collaborative design and development process involving developers, designers, and end users.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of experience as a QA Automation Engineer.
• 3+ years of experience in defense, aerospace, or DoD simulation environments.
• Deep experience with Unity, including the Unity Test Framework, automated scene testing, and simulation-specific behaviors.
• Strong programming and scripting skills in C# (Unity) and Python (test automation harnesses or CI pipelines).
• Familiarity with simulation networking protocols (e.g., DIS, HLA).
• Hands-on experience testing VR systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in systems engineering, flight simulation, or JTAC training.

Xiphos Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued.