Senior Test Automation Software Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

90d

About The Position

Are you a problem solver ready to contribute to the development of aerospace projects? Does solving embedded software problems for aerospace systems sound fun and fulfilling to you? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL! We are seeking a software developer to help us craft test and test automation software for NASA, National Security Space/Department of War and other organizations. As a member of our team, you will develop novel solutions and new technologies across numerous projects and embedded real-time systems. You will work with teams of engineers and scientists passionate about innovation and driven to make a real difference. We strive to cultivate an environment that promotes professional growth and a balanced life, and encourages a wide range of ideas.

Requirements

A B.S. in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or other engineering field.
Expertise in C++, C and Python.
5 years of experience developing software for embedded systems, test development, and devops.
Advanced Knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery systems and (CI/CD), such as GitLab or Bamboo.
Expertise with containerization and virtualization environments.
Proficient with design and development of test automation systems including infrastructure, monitoring, analysis, and standard processes.
Experience mapping technical requirements to reusable, executable test cases.
Proficient with Source Code Management (SCM) systems, specifically Git.
Proven success solving complex, multi-layered problems.
Great interpersonal skills - capable of working independently or collaboratively on a team.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability, willingness, and experience working in classified spaces.
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret/SCI level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

A M.S. or PhD. in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
Demonstrated success leading a team of (3+) software engineers to deliver results.
Expertise in software development on real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as VXWorks and embedded Linux.
Expertise in modern testing methodologies, such as Test Driven Development (TDD).
Experience in spacecraft flight or ground software development.
Experience developing real-time simulators and emulators.
Experience with safety-critical avionics systems development.

Responsibilities

Develop and automate test infrastructure solutions for real-time aerospace software efforts.
Apply software engineering principles to design, develop, and test emulations of aerospace systems.
Assess, extend, refactor, and detail existing continuous integration and testbed systems.
Share knowledge by collaborating with and mentoring other APL staff, engaging with spacecraft engineers and participate in working groups.