Software Engineer II - Test Automation

Leonardo DRS•Germantown, MD

2d•$91,907 - $119,480•Onsite

About The Position

DRS RADA Technologies is seeking a full-time, on-site Software Engineer II — Test Automation to build and maintain automated test tools, frameworks, and repeatable verification workflows for mission-critical radar and defense software. The role is part of the software organization and focuses on programming, scripting, automation, and troubleshooting to improve software quality, regression coverage, and release confidence. Prior radar, defense, or real-time software experience is helpful but not required; strong software fundamentals, practical automation experience, curiosity, and willingness to learn complex technical domains are valued. Candidates with SDET, test automation, software tools, or automation-focused software engineering backgrounds may be a strong fit. The role collaborates with software, systems, integration, hardware, and test teams. Its primary output is software-based test automation, rather than manual-only test execution, cyber scanning, vulnerability remediation, radar algorithm development, or hardware technician work. The position is full-time and on-site in Germantown, Maryland. The expected salary range is $91,907 to $119,480 per year. Eligible employees may also receive annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay, as applicable. The final offer depends on factors including role scope, market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate’s experience, skills, education, training, and certifications. U.S. citizenship is required. An active DoD security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment is required according to the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field, plus at least two years of relevant software, test automation, or software tools experience, or equivalent experience.
Experience building automation tools, test scripts, test frameworks, or developer-facing software utilities.
Strong programming ability in Python or another general-purpose programming language, including writing maintainable code that other engineers can review, reuse, and extend.
Experience testing, debugging, or troubleshooting software in development, integration, lab, or system-level environments.
Familiarity with software test concepts such as unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, defect reproduction, automated test execution, and clear pass/fail criteria.
Experience using Git and working in a collaborative software development or test environment.
Ability to translate manual test procedures, expected behaviors, or recurring verification needs into automated tests, tools, or documented workflows.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively with software, systems, integration, and test engineers.
U.S. citizenship is required.
An active DoD security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after commencement of employment is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Linux-based environments, CI/CD workflows, Docker, virtual machines, message-based systems, embedded or real-time software, hardware/software integration, or mission-critical systems.
Prior radar, defense, or real-time software experience.
Background in Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), test automation, software tools, or automation-focused software engineering.

Responsibilities

Build, test, debug, and maintain automated test tools, scripts, frameworks, and test harnesses that support software verification and regression testing.
Develop automated tests for software components, services, integrated workflows, and recurring regression scenarios.
Convert manual or repeatable test procedures into automated tests, reusable utilities, and documented workflows.
Support automated testing in Linux, Docker, virtual machine, simulation, and system-integration environments.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD workflows and improve the visibility, repeatability, and usefulness of test results.
Work with software, systems, integration, and test engineers to understand expected behavior, reproduce issues, and improve test coverage.
Support targeted automated testing of selected radar software components where practical.
Document test automation tools and workflows so they can be reused and extended by the broader team.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company contribution to a health savings account
Telemedicine
Life and disability insurance
Legal insurance
401(k) savings plan
Wellness programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Career-growth, professional-development, and skill-enhancement programs
Flexible 9/80 schedule
Competitive vacation
Health and emergency leave
Paid parental leave
Community service hours
Eligible employees may receive annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay, as applicable