Software Integration and Test Engineer / Principal Software Integration and Test Engineer

Description

The company's defense systems unit is hiring an Integration and Test Engineer or a Principal Integration and Test Engineer.

The role can be based in Manhattan Beach, CA, Hollywood, MD, or Melbourne, FL.

The team develops and supports mission planning systems.

A Secret clearance is required to start.

Posting code: CWI2026.

Responsibilities

• Write software test plans, test procedures, subsystem acceptance test procedures and test reports.
• Run test artifacts for development, integration, qualification and acceptance testing.
• Build automated test approaches for new software capabilities.
• Gather test data, find gaps and propose changes to test procedures.
• Troubleshoot hands-on and support integration of organic and COTS software and hardware in the labs.
• Work with software development teams to record and resolve software issues.
• Support fielded products on site.

Requirements

• Hold US citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance adjudicated in the past 5 years or under continuous evaluation.
• Integration and Test Engineer: a Bachelor's in a STEM field with 2+ years of experience, or a Master's in a STEM field with 0 years of experience.
• Principal Integration and Test Engineer: a Bachelor's in a STEM field with 5+ years of experience, or a Master's in a STEM field with 3 years of experience.
• Experience defining test objectives from test requirements.
• Extensive experience with automated testing tools, such as TestComplete, and scripting languages.
• Solid grounding in SW/HW integration, troubleshooting, test principles, COTS software incorporation and field support.
• Track record of building test automation and data collection into CI/CD pipelines.
• Advanced hands-on system troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to lead technical interfaces with suppliers and customers.
• Preferred (nice to have): experience with requirements development.
• Preferred (nice to have): demonstrated ability to implement process improvements, streamline activities and build efficiencies.
• Preferred (nice to have): strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Preferred (nice to have): experience with current military Mission Planning Systems such as JMPS, AFMSS and/or PFPS.
• Preferred (nice to have): active DoD Top Secret clearance or Special Access Programs clearance.
• Preferred (nice to have): experience working on an Agile or Scrum team.

Conditions

All work must be performed on site.

Travel is listed as No, but the duties may require up to two weeks at a time for planning meetings, testing events and customer support.

Primary level base salary: $79,300.00 to $137,600.00. Secondary level base salary: $98,400.00 to $171,000.00.

The salary range is a general guideline; the actual offer depends on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Depending on the position, possible overtime pay, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses that reward individual contributions and share company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays, and PTO for vacation or personal business.