UAS Test Engineer – Onsite Huntsville

Summit TRC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit TRC in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Test Engineer to join our team on site. You will test and validate drone platform components, develop test strategies, and collaborate with engineering peers to ensure quality and performance.

The ideal candidate has a foundation in operating systems, software testing, and a passion for new technologies, with the ability to work with Windows/Linux and scripting in Bash/Python. Security clearance is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
• Active security clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Experience with Windows and Linux and executing commands in the CLI.
• Understanding of virtualization tools and hypervisors.
• Scripting in Bash and Python.
• Ability to work with external customers or stakeholders in a clear and professional manner.
• Ability to identify a problem and find the solution.

Responsibilities

• Perform software and hardware testing of components of complex drone platforms.
• Coordinate and directs engineering activities concerned with the development of necessary test tools and methods.
• Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations (i.e., test planning).
• Direct and exercise control over operational, functional, and performance phases of tests.
• Perform levels of software testing and code scanning to ensure quality and reliability across the software lifecycle.
• Use Linux command line extensively for testing, automation, and data handling.
• Collaborate with other Engineering teams and technical stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, resolve testing problems, and ensure continuity of support and development.
• Collect and summarize test data to report on system verification and validation activities.
• Optimize system performance and security.
• Maintain excellent technical documentation hygiene.
• Maintain cybersecurity best practices.

Skills

Operating Systems

Software Testing

Test Planning

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelors degree in a relevant field

Tools

Bash

Python

Job description

Summit TRC in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Test Engineer to join our team on site. You will test and validate drone platform components, develop test strategies, and collaborate with engineering peers to ensure quality and performance.

The ideal candidate has a foundation in operating systems, software testing, and a passion for new technologies, with the ability to work with Windows/Linux and scripting in Bash/Python. Security clearance is required or obtainable.