Senior Engineer, VBAT Software Test Automation (Hiring Multiple Levels)
Develops and automates test solutions for V-BAT autonomous drone software, including embedded systems, GNC, and ground control. Collaborates with engineering teams to create interfaces for simulations and hardware testing. Requires 2+ years experience, strong C++/Python, Bachelor's in CS/CE/EE.
About the job
What You'll Do
- Work directly with our GNC and Embedded teams daily to build software that leverages simulation, avionics, and/or custom hardware to automate testing
- Define test cases to verify and validate embedded or GNC software at a system level, automating them to run continuously
- Implement software interfaces and drivers to orchestrate simulation environments, hardware devices, and test equipment – enabling real-world behaviors, failure injection, and hardware manipulation for various test scenarios
- Quickly prototype solutions using software & hardware to unblock testing, harden your prototype into scalable products for continuous release testing
- Support release test planning and execution leading up to flight test events and major product milestones
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree (CE, CS, EE); or some industry experience (intern, startup, self-projects) with a Master’s or PhD degree
- Strong C++ or Python skills, basic proficiency in the other
- Familiarity with common version control (git) and build/packaging systems (CMake, Poetry, etc)
- Passion for growth, fast-paced environments, and holding self to a high standard of excellence
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of related experience building automated test solutions
- Experience building automated test solutions for aircraft or autonomous vehicles
- Experience in automated testing, bare-metal firmware development, or simulation tooling
Skills
C++, Python, Git, Cmake, Poetry, Gnc, Embedded Systems, Simulation, Avionics, Test Automation
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