UAS Simulation and Test Automation Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Lorton, VA

4d•$99,000 - $225,000•Remote

About The Position

Conduct the simulation, testing, and evaluation of robotic and uncrewed systems across multiple operational domains and DoD warfighter mission areas. Build the software and hardware test environments to prove the performance of robotic capabilities through an integral simulation and test-driven development processes that address complex client problems in sensing, autonomy, and human interaction. Apply advanced engineering skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members.

Requirements

3+ years of experience as a software developer working primarily in Linux-based embedded or edge systems
2+ years of experience developing and integrating Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing into embedded development environments
2+ years of experience with test-driven development, including test design, automation, and regression testing
Experience analyzing and visualizing log file and telemetry data resulting from testing
Experience with software package management and configuration management tools, such as Conan and Nix
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in a Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a Robotics field

Nice To Haves

Experience working with UAS platforms in the development of flight controls, autonomous decision making, and performance optimization
Experience developing software following DevOps principles, including Agile, CI/CD, test-driven development, and using automation tools, including pipelines and runners
Experience developing dashboards and automated reporting based on test data
Master’s degree in a Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a Robotics field preferred; Doctorate degree in a Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a Robotics field a plus

Responsibilities

Conduct the simulation, testing, and evaluation of robotic and uncrewed systems across multiple operational domains and DoD warfighter mission areas.
Build the software and hardware test environments to prove the performance of robotic capabilities through an integral simulation and test-driven development processes that address complex client problems in sensing, autonomy, and human interaction.
Apply advanced engineering skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge.
Develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
Work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members.