Senior Software Test Engineer
Listed on 2026-05-23
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Software Development
Software Engineer, DevOps, Software Testing
- Job Type:
Temporary - Duration: 3 - 6 Months
Job Title: Senior Software Test Engineer
Employment Type: Temp (6 Months)
Industry: Aerospace and Defense
Compensation: $60.00/Hour
Schedule: 40 Hours/Week
About the Opportunity:- Develop and execute software testing strategies for flight and ground systems using simulation environments.
- Automate test execution, reporting, and validation for continuous software integration.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure software quality and safety compliance.
- Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
- Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
- People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
- Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.
This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.
What You'll Do:- Design and implement test procedures for flight and ground software in both all-digital and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
- Build and maintain automation tools for test execution, reporting, and validation.
- Review code changes and participate in peer reviews for merge/pull requests.
- Develop unit tests for simulation models and software systems.
- Create and maintain documentation including test plans, requirements, and schedules.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
- 5+ years of full-time industry experience with formal software testing and reporting.
- 5+ years of Development experience under the Linux operating system.
- 5+ years of experience with the use of Git version control on a commercial software product.
- Master’s Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
- 7+ years of experience with formal software testing and reporting for releases, FQT, and Software Certification.
- Exceptional C/C++ or Python development skills.
- Experience with software tests running in the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Real-Time operating system.
- Practical experience using an Agile Software Development framework like Kanban, SCRUM, or Lean Development.
- Experience using Atlassian Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket.
- Experience using the NASA Trick Simulation Environment.
- Practice using the Git Flow Workflow.
- Working knowledge of DO-178C, NASA NPR 7150.2C, RCC 319-19, or AFSPCMAN 91-710 Vol 3 requirements.
- Good portfolio demonstrating relevant projects and accomplishments.
- Knowledge of the Agile Software Development Model.
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
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