Test Engineer 1

Ultra Electronics Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Mentorship from senior engineers

Exposure to high-visibility government

Clear career development path

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Ultra I&C in Austin, Texas is seeking a motivated Test Engineer to join the Integration and Test team supporting government certification activities for DoD programs.

You will plan, execute, and document system-level integration and functional tests, collaborate with systems engineers and software developers, and help maintain test environments and automation efforts in a fast-paced, agile setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and basic command-line operations.
• Familiarity with data formats such as XML and JSON; basic parsing and interchange concepts.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum processes, sprint cycles, and backlog management using JIRA or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Support test planning, test case development, and test execution for program integration and functional testing activities.
• Perform usability checks and verification on a cutting edge and agile developed product for future warfighters.
• Document test procedures, test results, anomaly reports, and test summary reports in accordance with program standards.
• Assist in configuring and maintaining test environments, including hardware and software baselines.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, software developers, and government stakeholders to resolve test discrepancies and track corrective actions.
• Contribute to test automation efforts and toolchain integration (Jira, JAMA, GitLab).
• Support Standards Conformance Test (SCT) preparation and execution with government test agencies.
• Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.

Skills

Initiative

Troubleshooting

Communication

MS Office

Security Clearance

Active Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

JAMA Contour

GitLab

RHEL

Job description

Company Overview

Ultra Intelligence & Communications Mission Solutions Powering Decision Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield—find your place in the future of defense.

Mission Solutions By joining our Mission Solutions business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission‑critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi‑domain environment.

Job Description

Ultra I&C is a defense electronics company specializing in tactical data link systems and solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense and allied partners. Our Integration and Test Division supports government certification, field integration, and system verification for some of the most operationally critical command and control programs in the military.

Ultra I&C is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented early to mid‑career Test Engineer to join the Integration and Test team supporting one or more programs. In this role, you will work alongside experienced engineers to plan, execute, and document system‑level integration and functional tests in support of government certification activities. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to build hands‑on expertise in Tactical Data Links, military command and control systems, and DoD test processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support test planning, test case development, and test execution for program integration and functional testing activities.
• Perform usability checks and verification on a cutting edge and agile developed product for future warfighters.
• Document test procedures, test results, anomaly reports, and test summary reports in accordance with program standards.
• Assist in configuring and maintaining test environments, including hardware and software baselines.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, software developers, and government stakeholders to resolve test discrepancies and track corrective actions.
• Contribute to test automation efforts and toolchain integration (Jira, JAMA, GitLab).
• Support Standards Conformance Test (SCT) preparation and execution with government test agencies.
• Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
• Provide clear and timely status updates to the Integration and Test Manager.

Required Qualifications

• High level of initiative with demonstrated ability to self‑manage and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent hardware and software troubleshooting skills.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical material to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (Secret or above).
• Active clearance preferred.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and basic command‑line operations.
• Basic understanding of data interchange formats including Extensible Markup Language (XML) and/or JavaScript Object Notation (JSON).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Visio for system and data flow diagrams.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes, sprint cycles, and backlog management using JIRA or similar tools.
• Familiarity with requirements and test management tools such as JAMA Contour.
• Working knowledge of Tactical Data Links including but not limited to Link 16, Variable Message Format (VMF), Cursor on Target (CoT), and/or Common Message Format (CMF).
• Prior U.S. military service, DoD contracting experience, or academic background in defense‑related systems is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Mentorship from senior engineers with deep expertise in tactical data links and DoD test processes.
• Exposure to high‑visibility government programs with direct operational impact.
• Clear career development path within the Integration and Test Division.
• Collaborative, mission‑driven team culture.

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Notice

Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export‑controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

Our Benefits

• Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus – Performance Related
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays
• Early finish on Friday
• 401K w/ company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Student Loan Assistance Program
• Array of voluntary benefit offerings

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ultra I&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected state or federal classes.

We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation in any part of the application process, email [e-mail].

Company Marketing

Ultra I&C is powering decision speed across the multidomain battlespace with resilient tactical communications, mission optimization and encryption technologies.

We secure, move and make sense of data across all domains—delivering real‑time, mission‑ready intelligence that gives operators at the edge the clarity to act and the speed to win.

For decades, global defense forces and allied partners have relied on Ultra I&C to outpace threats and cut through complexity on the battlefield.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we deliver battle‑proven technology purpose‑built for decision advantage in contested, high‑threat environments.