Test Engineer - Software

Woodward L'OrangeRockford, IL
Onsite

About The Position

Woodward's Aerospace Product Division is seeking a Test Engineer-Software II for our Loves Park (Illinois) campus. We are seeking a talented and motivated Test Engineer - Software to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to the engineering aspects of moderately complex projects, lead small well-defined tasks, and implement innovative solutions aligned with industry standards. You will play a key role in designing, testing, and analyzing systems to ensure reliability and maintainability, while actively participating in process improvement discussions to drive measurable results.

Requirements

  • Intermediate understanding of engineering principles and components. Can apply knowledge to moderately complex tasks.
  • Capable of solving moderately complex problems using established methods and tools.
  • Solid knowledge of software development and analysis tools including editors, compilers, linkers, debuggers, code analyzers, version control software and software testing tools.
  • 4 Year Bachelors BS OR 8+ years equivalent experience
  • This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
  • All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
  • The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Nice To Haves

  • Begins exploring and understanding how emerging technologies apply to assigned projects.
  • Begins to contribute to the refinement of design standards within the team.
  • Begins to lead small, well-defined tasks within a project.

Responsibilities

  • Contributes to engineering aspects of moderately complex projects.
  • Begins to lead small, well-defined tasks within a project.
  • Follows established processes and provides input for improvements.
  • Diagnoses and resolves moderately complex technical issues using standard analytical tools and techniques.
  • Implements design solutions aligned with industry standards and best practices.
  • Begins to contribute to the refinement of design standards within the team.
  • Designs, tests, and analyzes moderately complex systems.
  • Ensures producibility, reliability, and maintainability standards are met at a team level.
  • Actively participates in team discussions about process improvements.
  • Implements small process enhancements with measurable results.
  • Develop, test, and support low to moderate complexity software applications with predefined design parameters.
  • Unit testing, debugging, software/hardware integration with oversight.
  • Understands testing systems and validation processes.
  • Can execute tests and interpret data with minimal supervision.
  • Actively participates in cross-functional team discussions and presents project updates to peers and supervisors.
  • Understands the operation and maintenance of test equipment and can support the improvement of existing systems.
  • Takes ownership of small tasks or components within a project.
  • Acts as a resource to junior team members.
  • Suggests and implements small-scale process improvements with measurable results.
  • Develops a deeper understanding of tested products, their applications, and their integration with test equipment.

Benefits

  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
  • Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
  • Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
  • Member referral bonus
  • Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
  • Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts
  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
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