Test Software Engineer

Terran Orbital•Irvine, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Test Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Manager, Systems Integration & Test Engineering the Test Software Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team to create test software products required to build, integrate, and test space vehicles at both the sub-system and system levels. The Test Software Engineer will develop, execute, and support a comprehensive set of test software applications and tools. The role includes configuration management for all associated applications and tools, regular communication of progress and issues to leadership, and development, integration, and maintenance of test solutions using LabVIEW and NI TestStand to support automated test execution, hardware interfacing, and data management across spacecraft test environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
2+ years of experience with Python scripting
Hands-on experience developing test automation software and instrument control applications in NI LabVIEW
Experience using NI TestStand for automated sequencing, execution, and data logging
Proficiency in Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, etc.), shell scripting, and command-line workflows
Experience developing test software, scripts, and tools for complex systems such as spacecraft, aircraft, or autonomous vehicles
Experience building automated SITL and HITL tests for robotics, aerospace, or embedded systems
Experience with Agile methodologies and issue-tracking tools (e.g., Jira, JAMA, GitHub)
Experience working in hardware-driven, high‑pressure test and production environments
Ability to navigate complex system architectures and established codebases
Strong communication skills for presenting technical findings to diverse audiences
U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with SDLC best practices, version control (e.g., Git), embedded systems, and object‑oriented programming
Experience packaging and deploying Python applications
Documentation and configuration management experience
Familiarity with power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters
Experience creating custom LabVIEW libraries, drivers, or frameworks for test automation
Experience integrating LabVIEW/TestStand systems with broader CI/CD pipelines or mixed‑language environments

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automated testing best practices into the software development lifecycle
Create and maintain automated tests for spacecraft subsystems from functional through performance and stress testing
Create and maintain Python libraries and packages to promote modularity and code reuse within the test automation ecosystem
Work with responsible engineers to derive test requirements for under-defined systems
Generate software test requirements and use requirement management tools
Develop and maintain software tools and scripts (primarily Python, with Bash as needed) to optimize workflows, data analysis, and CI/CD pipelines
Ensure the testing infrastructure is robust, scalable, and able to support rapid development cycles
Support debugging and troubleshooting on-site and remotely during off-hours as needed
Develop, deploy, and maintain automated test sequences using NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand for spacecraft subsystem and system-level verification
Integrate LabVIEW/TestStand-based applications with hardware interfaces, instrumentation, and DAQ systems
Create and manage TestStand sequence files, step modules, operator interfaces, and reporting configurations