{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4c4d5d954ef0bd58e93f050a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4c4d5d954ef0bd58e93f050a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4c4d5d954ef0bd58e93f050a","title":"Test Software & Automation Engineer","description":"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.\n\nAt 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nServe as technical lead for payload test software, test automation, and software-based EGSE\nArchitect reusable test software frameworks supporting payload integration, functional test, characterization, qualification, acceptance, and production\nLead development of hardware abstraction layers and interfaces to laboratory equipment, payload electronics, sensors, motion system, optical equipment, and other GSE\nDevelop operator-facing applications for configuration, commanding, telemetry visualization, test execution, and data review\nDefine software architectures supporting repeatable, automated, configuration-controlled test execution\nDevelop and maintain data acquisition, data processing, image-analysis, visualization, and database infrastructure\nEstablish software development practices appropriate for test systems, including source control, code review, automated testing, CI/CD, release management, and deployment\nSupport automated verification and regression testing of flight and test software\nLead troubleshooting of software/hardware integration issues in laboratory environments\nReduce operator-dependent activities through automation, validation, interlocks, and appropriate user-interface design\nMentor junior software personnel and provide technical direction, design reviews, and code reviews\nCollaborate with system and test engineers to translate test requirements into maintainable software capabilities\nDevelop common software capabilities reusable across multiple programs and test stations\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply\n\nJob Qualifications\n\nTypically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nStrong Python software-development experience in production or engineering environments\nDemonstrated experience architecting and maintaining a nontrivial software system, rather than individual scripts and utilities\nDemonstrated experience interfacing software with physical hardware, embedded systems, laboratory equipment, or other external devices\nStrong understanding of software architecture, modular design, interface definition, configuration management, and automated testing\nStrong debugging skills across software, communications, operating-system, and hardware interfaces\nAbility to mentor less experienced software developers and review their technical work\nComfortable working directly in laboratories with engineers and hardware\nStrong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with CI/CD, automated deployment, containers, or infrastructure automation\nExperience with databases and high-volume engineering/test data\nLinux development and deployment experience\nExperiencing developing test software or EGSE for aerospace, defense, semiconductor, robotics, scientific instrumentation, or similarly hardware-intensive environments\nExperience with GUIs and real-time engineering visualization\nExperience with Python scientific/data tools such as NumPy, SciPy, pandas/Polars, OpenCV, or similar\nExperience with network protocols, serial communications, CAN, Ethernet, TCP/UDP, REST, ZeroMQ, or similar machine interfaces\nFamiliarity with FPGA/embedded-system integration\nImage processing or EO/IR data experience\nExperience designing software for multiple test stations or production environments where repeatability and operator-error reduction matter\n\nJob Category\n\nEngineering\n\nExperience Level\n\nSenior (8+ years)\n\nWorkstyle\n\nOnsite\n\nFull-Time/Part-Time\n\nFull-Time Salary\n\nPay Range Low\n\n105,890\n\nPay Range High\n\n189,545\n\nTravel Percentage Required\n\n0% - 25%\n\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\n\nYes\n\nUS Citizenship Required?\n\nYes\n\nClearance Required?\n\nDesired\n\nClearance Level\n\nSecret\n\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","company":"General Atomics","rawCompany":"general atomics","city":"Acton","state":"MT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-27T09:02:22.530Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1253.00","title":"Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers","slug":"software-quality-assurance-analysts-and-testers"},{"code":"17-2112.02","title":"Validation Engineers","slug":"validation-engineers"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Test Software & Automation Engineer","description":"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.\n\nAt 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nServe as technical lead for payload test software, test automation, and software-based EGSE\nArchitect reusable test software frameworks supporting payload integration, functional test, characterization, qualification, acceptance, and production\nLead development of hardware abstraction layers and interfaces to laboratory equipment, payload electronics, sensors, motion system, optical equipment, and other GSE\nDevelop operator-facing applications for configuration, commanding, telemetry visualization, test execution, and data review\nDefine software architectures supporting repeatable, automated, configuration-controlled test execution\nDevelop and maintain data acquisition, data processing, image-analysis, visualization, and database infrastructure\nEstablish software development practices appropriate for test systems, including source control, code review, automated testing, CI/CD, release management, and deployment\nSupport automated verification and regression testing of flight and test software\nLead troubleshooting of software/hardware integration issues in laboratory environments\nReduce operator-dependent activities through automation, validation, interlocks, and appropriate user-interface design\nMentor junior software personnel and provide technical direction, design reviews, and code reviews\nCollaborate with system and test engineers to translate test requirements into maintainable software capabilities\nDevelop common software capabilities reusable across multiple programs and test stations\nWe recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply\n\nJob Qualifications\n\nTypically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.\nStrong Python software-development experience in production or engineering environments\nDemonstrated experience architecting and maintaining a nontrivial software system, rather than individual scripts and utilities\nDemonstrated experience interfacing software with physical hardware, embedded systems, laboratory equipment, or other external devices\nStrong understanding of software architecture, modular design, interface definition, configuration management, and automated testing\nStrong debugging skills across software, communications, operating-system, and hardware interfaces\nAbility to mentor less experienced software developers and review their technical work\nComfortable working directly in laboratories with engineers and hardware\nStrong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with CI/CD, automated deployment, containers, or infrastructure automation\nExperience with databases and high-volume engineering/test data\nLinux development and deployment experience\nExperiencing developing test software or EGSE for aerospace, defense, semiconductor, robotics, scientific instrumentation, or similarly hardware-intensive environments\nExperience with GUIs and real-time engineering visualization\nExperience with Python scientific/data tools such as NumPy, SciPy, pandas/Polars, OpenCV, or similar\nExperience with network protocols, serial communications, CAN, Ethernet, TCP/UDP, REST, ZeroMQ, or similar machine interfaces\nFamiliarity with FPGA/embedded-system integration\nImage processing or EO/IR data experience\nExperience designing software for multiple test stations or production environments where repeatability and operator-error reduction matter\n\nJob Category\n\nEngineering\n\nExperience Level\n\nSenior (8+ years)\n\nWorkstyle\n\nOnsite\n\nFull-Time/Part-Time\n\nFull-Time Salary\n\nPay Range Low\n\n105,890\n\nPay Range High\n\n189,545\n\nTravel Percentage Required\n\n0% - 25%\n\nRelocation Assistance Provided?\n\nYes\n\nUS Citizenship Required?\n\nYes\n\nClearance Required?\n\nDesired\n\nClearance Level\n\nSecret\n\nSearch Jobs at | General Atomics and Affiliated Companies","datePosted":"2026-08-27T09:02:22.530Z","dateModified":"2026-08-27T09:02:22.530Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"General Atomics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Acton","addressRegion":"MT","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"4c4d5d954ef0bd58e93f050a"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4c4d5d954ef0bd58e93f050a"}}