Job Title: Software Test Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking Software Test Engineers to contribute to the development of next-generation autonomous aircraft. Our contributions to the aerospace industry include the world-record breaking Orion aircraft, the first fully autonomous helicopter AACUS, a flying taxi, underwater vehicles, and a solar plane, to name a few. In this role, you will be part of a highly collaborative environment in which you will work independently on a multi-disciplinary team to test and perform other Verification and Validation (VV) activities on flight and/or mission-critical onboard software for autonomous systems. Candidates must have excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills, and the desire to take on new tasks and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand system software requirements to meet defined and anticipated system performance and testing standards.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines in planning and development of test strategies to ensure software and hardware performance and compatibility.
• Write test plans and test cases, execute test procedures for integration and system-level testing.
• Write test scripts for robustness and failure injection tests.
• Use an integrated Hardware in the Loop simulator to exercise timing critical interfaces.
• Report on testing results and identify risk areas.

Essential Skills

• B.S. degree in Aerospace Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant degree from an accredited university.
• Understanding of Systems Engineering Verification and Validation model.
• Proficiency in Model Based Simulation Software development using Simulink.
• Demonstrated use of test platforms for complex HW/SW integrated systems.
• Interest and working knowledge of a mix of UAS or Autonomous Vehicles, Navigation and Control, Ground or Airborne Mission Systems, General Aerospace Flight Control or Cockpit Avionics Systems, User / Ground Stations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with software development and verification.
• Experience in Modeling and Simulation.
• Knowledge of Model-Based Design and/or Model-Based Test.
• Familiarity with Mathworks Simulink/Stateflow Auto-Coder Toolchain.
• Human Machine Interface (HMI) Interactions.

Work Environment

This position is primarily onsite, with hybrid work available for the right candidate. The work location is in Manassas, VA. The work schedule is from 8-5, with some differing shifts that may come at a later time. This is a full-time position with no expected overtime. The role does not require travel and has no specific physical demands. The work will involve using Mathworks products (MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, etc.), and candidates must be familiar with these tools. The work environment is hybrid, with no set schedule and periods of intensive integration work.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Manassas,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $40 - $60