Senior Software Test Engineer

Senior Software Test Engineer

Department: Vehicle Design / Analysis / Integration

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Irvine, California

Reporting To: James Roach

Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 / year

Description

The Senior Software Test Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of Turion's Flight Software testing infrastructure, strategy, and procedures. They will design and write tests, which rigorously exercise the software system under test, helping to catch and fix bugs early and often. They will engage with flight software developers and operators to support qualifying our software for flight. This role involves collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure that flight software meets performance, reliability, and mission-specific requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a testing framework for the automated testing of the spacecraft software in HITL and SITL environments.
• Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on software requirements, needs, and specifications. Define test objectives, scope, and criteria.
• Work closely with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that software meets quality standards and requirements. Provide feedback and recommendations for improvements.
• Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports. Ensure all testing activities are documented and traceable.
• Develop a deep understanding of the avionics and flight software architecture and how the spacecraft operates as an integrated system.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by developing and implementing new testing standards, processes, and best practices.

Qualifications

Prior Aerospace experience not required. Looking for impassioned software test engineers who want to solve hard problems. We strongly encourage you to apply if you feel you would succeed in the role above.

Required:

• 4+ years of experience in software testing or quality assurance.
• Experience developing modular and reusable software applications. C/C proficiency mandatory.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve software and hardware issues effectively with little to no supervision.
• Experience writing automated software tests which also interact with external hardware components in HITL/SITL environments.

Preferred:

• 6+ years of experience in flight software testing or quality assurance.
• Familiarity and Experience with the following:
  • Software testing tools and frameworks such as Google Test (GTest), CppUnit, etc.
  • Different testing techniques such as performance, regression, integration, unit, and load testing.
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) for embedded software.

Additional Requirements:

• A passion for small, fast-paced teams and dynamic organizations.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed to reach critical delivery deadlines.

ITAR Requirements:

• This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
• Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
• Diverse and Inclusive Culture: A commitment to diversity and inclusion, with initiatives to support a welcoming and equitable work environment.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of Turion's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.