Test Automation Lead - CI/CD, HITL/SITL Systems

Belcan Corporation; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in Frisco, TX seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead verification, validation, and automated testing for advanced software and autonomous systems. You will architect automated test solutions, guide test strategy, and integrate validation into CI/CD pipelines to ensure robust, reliable software delivery.

The role requires 7+ years in software test automation, expert Python/Bash, Linux expertise, and strong leadership. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of software test automation, verification, validation, or integration experience.
• Expert-level proficiency with Python and Bash/Shell scripting.
• Experience developing and maintaining automated regression test frameworks and data collection utilities.
• Strong experience with Linux-based development and test environments.
• Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues involving software, hardware, networking, and system integration.
• Active U.S. Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of automated test frameworks, tools, and infrastructure.
• Define and implement automated testing strategies across system, subsystem, integration, and software levels.
• Architect scalable regression, integration, and end-to-end automated test solutions.
• Develop Python and Bash/Shell-based automation tools to support validation, analysis, and reporting.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD workflows to support continuous verification and rapid deployment cycles.
• Establish testing standards, best practices, and automation methodologies across programs.
• Lead root-cause investigations of software, network, hardware, and system integration issues.
• Design and support HITL/SITL test environments and analyze telemetry and flight data for defects.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate verification efforts across teams.
• Support lab testing, demonstrations, field events, and production deployments.

Skills

Python

Bash/Shell scripting

Test automation

Linux

Leadership

CI/CD

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Software

Tools

Git

CI/CD tooling

Test automation frameworks

Job description

Belcan Corporation in Frisco, TX seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead verification, validation, and automated testing for advanced software and autonomous systems. You will architect automated test solutions, guide test strategy, and integrate validation into CI/CD pipelines to ensure robust, reliable software delivery.

The role requires 7+ years in software test automation, expert Python/Bash, Linux expertise, and strong leadership. U.S.