Engineer V

Test Software & Automation Engineer

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. At GA-EMS – Optical Sensor Systems, we design, build, and test advanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) space payload that power next-generation remote-sensing systems.

You'll join a multidisciplinary team tackling technically challenging problems in a collaborative, hands-on environment. We value innovation, rigor, and accountability—offering opportunities for growth and leadership based on technical excellence.

We are seeking a highly motivated Test Software & Automation Engineer to join our Optical Payload Integration & Test (I&T) team. This role focuses on electro-optical payload test software, test automation, and software-based payload subsystems. You will work closely with systems, software, and electrical engineers to plan and execute integration activities, automate test workflows, and ensure performance and reliability requirements are met.

Candidates should be comfortable working in laboratory and cleanroom environments with test hardware, software interfaces, and data analysis tools. This is a full-time position located in Acton, MA.

• Serve as technical lead for payload test software, test automation, and software-based EGSE
• Architect reusable test software frameworks supporting payload integration, functional test, characterization, qualification, acceptance, and production
• Lead development of hardware abstraction layers and interfaces to laboratory equipment, payload electronics, sensors, motion system, optical equipment, and other GSE
• Develop operator-facing applications for configuration, commanding, telemetry visualization, test execution, and data review
• Define software architectures supporting repeatable, automated, configuration-controlled test execution
• Develop and maintain data acquisition, data processing, image-analysis, visualization, and database infrastructure
• Establish software development practices appropriate for test systems, including source control, code review, automated testing, CI/CD, release management, and deployment
• Support automated verification and regression testing of flight and test software
• Lead troubleshooting of software/hardware integration issues in laboratory environments
• Reduce operator-dependent activities through automation, validation, interlocks, and appropriate user-interface design
• Mentor junior software personnel and provide technical direction, design reviews, and code reviews
• Collaborate with system and test engineers to translate test requirements into maintainable software capabilities
• Develop common software capabilities reusable across multiple programs and test stations

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.