Test Automation Engineer - Real-Time Aerospace Systems

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Test Automation Software Engineer to craft and automate test infrastructure for real-time aerospace software projects. You will implement emulations of aerospace systems and extend CI/CD and testbed capabilities.

Ideal candidates have a BS in engineering or related fields and strong C/C++/Python, plus 3 years in embedded software, test development, and devops; MS/PhD welcomed.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. in Software Engineering, CS, Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in C++, C and Python.
• 3 years of experience in embedded software, test development and devops.
• Experience with CI/CD systems (GitLab, Bamboo).
• Experience with containerization and virtualization environments.
• Experience designing and developing test automation systems and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and automate test infrastructure for real-time aerospace software.
• Design, develop, and test emulations of aerospace systems.
• Improve and extend existing CI/CD and testbed systems.
• Collaborate with spacecraft engineers and mentor other staff.

Skills

C++

C

Python

Embedded systems

CI/CD

Git

Test automation

Containerization

RTOS familiarity

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, CS, EE or CE (or other engineering field)

MS/PhD in Software Engineering, CS, EE or CE, or related field

Tools

GitLab

Bamboo

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking a Test Automation Software Engineer to craft and automate test infrastructure for real-time aerospace software projects. You will implement emulations of aerospace systems and extend CI/CD and testbed capabilities.

Ideal candidates have a BS in engineering or related fields and strong C/C++/Python, plus 3 years in embedded software, test development, and devops; MS/PhD welcomed.