Software Development Engineer in Test

Codan Limited • Ashburn, VA

5h

About The Position

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will design and build automated test solutions for our advanced communication products. Working closely with R&D, test engineering, manufacturing, and customer support, you will help ensure our embedded systems are reliable, performant, and production-ready.
This is a hands-on role for a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and contributing across the full development lifecycle—from concept through to production.

Requirements

• Strong Linux development experience (applications, containers, VMs)
• Experience testing networking and routing (Ethernet, IP, VLANs, bridging)
• Experience testing system performance and power efficiency
• Strong software test automation skills
• Experience working in both Microsoft and Linux environments

Nice To Haves

• pytest, Robot Framework
• LAVA, Fuego
• OpenSTF / ADB
• Yocto ptest, LTP
• CTest (CMake), GoogleTest, KUnit
• TTCN-3 (Eclipse Titan)
• locust, k6, iperf, tc

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure embedded software quality and reliability
• Work with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and define test coverage
• Verify embedded system software interfaces and requirements
• Develop automated test software for embedded Linux, Windows, and Android platforms
• Participate in design reviews, application testing, and prototype evaluations
• Create and execute software test plans and document results
• Support additional engineering activities as required

Benefits

• Our staff receive 15 days accrued paid time off per year, 10 Federal holidays plus an additional 2 floating holidays, an opportunity to join our sponsored health and welfare plan, a generous 401k plan with matching employer contribution, an Employee Assistance Program, and more.
• Additionally, we offer flexible core working hours and we take a personal approach to training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees