{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a7e358e23464b7884555263f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a7e358e23464b7884555263f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a7e358e23464b7884555263f","title":"Software Systems Testing Engineer Sr","description":"Space Protection Programs (SPP) is seeking a Software Systems Test Engineer to lead our flight software qualification efforts. In this role, you will bridge the gap between software development and full-system mission readiness. You will collaborate across software teams to define comprehensive test cases, manage requirement verification matrices, and execute rigorous qualification testing. Your work will directly ensure the safety, reliability, and mission success of our flight vehicles.\r\nPosition Overview\r\nThe selected candidate will lead development efforts spanning the full software lifecycle including architecture, design, implementation, integration, verification, and system bring-up. This individual is expected to operate with a high degree of technical ownership and execution leadership, guiding teams through complex software and hardware integration challenges while supporting Agile program execution.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nCollaborate Across Teams: Partner with software developers and systems engineers to define, document, and review comprehensive system test cases.\r\nVerify Requirements: Trace, manage, and execute the verification and validation (V&V) matrix to map flight software requirements directly to test procedures.\r\nQualify Flight Software: Design, build, and execute automated qualification test suites on Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulators and flight-like hardware.\r\nDevelop Test Frameworks: Write, maintain, and upgrade scalable automated test scripts using Python, C++, or other scripting tools.\r\nIsolate & Debug Defects: Identify, reproduce, and log complex system-level bugs, working closely with developers to pinpoint root causes.\r\nAnalyze Telemetry Data: Review system logs and real-time telemetry stream data to verify vehicle performance during test flights and simulations.\r\nMaintain CI/CD Pipelines: Integrate automated test suites into continuous integration pipelines to catch regression bugs early in the build cycle.\r\nAuthor Compliance Documentation: Generate formal test plans, verification reports, and safety-critical compliance artifacts required for final flight readiness reviews.\r\nBasic Qualifications\r\nProfessional experience in software testing, systems integration, or software development.\r\nProficiency in writing and maintaining automation scripts using Python, C++, or C.\r\nHands-on experience creating test plans, defining test cases, and developing testing matrices from engineering requirements.\r\nExperience with software integration, debugging, and troubleshooting across hardware/software interfaces.\r\nComfortable operating within Agile Scrum development environments.\r\nAbility to obtain an Interim Top Secret Clearance prior to start date (US Citizenship required).\r\nDesired Skills\r\nKnowledge of embedded systems architectures and experience testing and integrating embedded systems.\r\nHands-on experience configuring and operating HIL test benches (e.g., dSPACE, National Instruments, Speedgoat).\r\nDemonstrated experience using Agile methodologies in the development, integration, and test of complex software systems.\r\nProficiency using hardware diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.\r\nExperience utilizing environmental or vehicle physics simulators (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, STK) to feed mock data into software.\r\nExperience with process improvement initiatives and execution optimization.\r\nExperience supporting programs across the full lifecycle from concept development through operations and sustainment.\r\nComfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative technical environments.\r\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence technical direction and build consensus across engineering teams.\r\nActive Top Secret Security Clearance.\r\nSecurity Clearance\r\nApplicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Clearance Level: Top Secret. Ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret Clearance prior to start date (US Citizenship required).\r\nBenefits\r\nMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.\r\nWashington state unique PTO and vacation accrual rules as described in the original posting.\r\nIncentive plan eligible.\r\nWorking Conditions\r\nAbility to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time – work will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.\r\nWork Schedules: 9x80 every other Friday off. Lockheed Martin supports alternate work schedules for flexibility.\r\nLockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. 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In this role, you will bridge the gap between software development and full-system mission readiness. You will collaborate across software teams to define comprehensive test cases, manage requirement verification matrices, and execute rigorous qualification testing. Your work will directly ensure the safety, reliability, and mission success of our flight vehicles.\r\nPosition Overview\r\nThe selected candidate will lead development efforts spanning the full software lifecycle including architecture, design, implementation, integration, verification, and system bring-up. This individual is expected to operate with a high degree of technical ownership and execution leadership, guiding teams through complex software and hardware integration challenges while supporting Agile program execution.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nCollaborate Across Teams: Partner with software developers and systems engineers to define, document, and review comprehensive system test cases.\r\nVerify Requirements: Trace, manage, and execute the verification and validation (V&V) matrix to map flight software requirements directly to test procedures.\r\nQualify Flight Software: Design, build, and execute automated qualification test suites on Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulators and flight-like hardware.\r\nDevelop Test Frameworks: Write, maintain, and upgrade scalable automated test scripts using Python, C++, or other scripting tools.\r\nIsolate & Debug Defects: Identify, reproduce, and log complex system-level bugs, working closely with developers to pinpoint root causes.\r\nAnalyze Telemetry Data: Review system logs and real-time telemetry stream data to verify vehicle performance during test flights and simulations.\r\nMaintain CI/CD Pipelines: Integrate automated test suites into continuous integration pipelines to catch regression bugs early in the build cycle.\r\nAuthor Compliance Documentation: Generate formal test plans, verification reports, and safety-critical compliance artifacts required for final flight readiness reviews.\r\nBasic Qualifications\r\nProfessional experience in software testing, systems integration, or software development.\r\nProficiency in writing and maintaining automation scripts using Python, C++, or C.\r\nHands-on experience creating test plans, defining test cases, and developing testing matrices from engineering requirements.\r\nExperience with software integration, debugging, and troubleshooting across hardware/software interfaces.\r\nComfortable operating within Agile Scrum development environments.\r\nAbility to obtain an Interim Top Secret Clearance prior to start date (US Citizenship required).\r\nDesired Skills\r\nKnowledge of embedded systems architectures and experience testing and integrating embedded systems.\r\nHands-on experience configuring and operating HIL test benches (e.g., dSPACE, National Instruments, Speedgoat).\r\nDemonstrated experience using Agile methodologies in the development, integration, and test of complex software systems.\r\nProficiency using hardware diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.\r\nExperience utilizing environmental or vehicle physics simulators (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, STK) to feed mock data into software.\r\nExperience with process improvement initiatives and execution optimization.\r\nExperience supporting programs across the full lifecycle from concept development through operations and sustainment.\r\nComfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative technical environments.\r\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence technical direction and build consensus across engineering teams.\r\nActive Top Secret Security Clearance.\r\nSecurity Clearance\r\nApplicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Clearance Level: Top Secret. Ability to obtain an Interim Top Secret Clearance prior to start date (US Citizenship required).\r\nBenefits\r\nMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.\r\nWashington state unique PTO and vacation accrual rules as described in the original posting.\r\nIncentive plan eligible.\r\nWorking Conditions\r\nAbility to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time – work will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.\r\nWork Schedules: 9x80 every other Friday off. Lockheed Martin supports alternate work schedules for flexibility.\r\nLockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. 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