Senior Software Integration/Test Engineer

Standard Job Description

As a Senior Software Integration/Test Engineer for the AIT&L Test Labs and Services (ATLS) Software organization, you will:

• Provide Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Software support to include rebuilding machines, patching, debugging, and reconfiguring existing Automated Test Systems.
• Develop integrated software and electromechanical test solutions.
• Testing new software developed by the larger team as an independent reviewer and stakeholder.
• Author Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), Engineering Functional Checkout Procedures (EFCPs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for deployed software.
• Collaborate with Systems, mechanical, electrical, software, and test engineers across labs and programs to develop, test, and validate new system capabilities to ensure a complete working solution.
• Develop 3D CAD models and 2D drawings as part of integrated design solutions
• Assist technicians during system assembly, checkout, and validation and lead troubleshooting efforts.
• Must be interested and have experience working with electrical, mechanical, and industrial control systems.
• This position may support various programs requiring a US Security Clearance.

Typically has 4 or more years of professional experience.

Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college and/or equivalent experience/combined education
• Software programming familiarity includes LabVIEW, Python or similar
• Experience with electromechanical or industrial control systems
• Ability to implement software onto hardware systems
• Ability to interpret and create schematics
• Project estimation for agile execution and delivery of products
• Must be a United States citizen

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Additional programming experience in PLCs
• Experience with electrical console/rack/cabinet design.
• Experience with data acquisition equipment and industrial control systems
• Experience with various instrumentation technologies for measurement of test parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow rate, acceleration, velocity, displacement, etc. under various environmental conditions.
• Knowledge of systems and components such as rotary and linear actuation devices, vacuum, high pressure, cryogenic, and thermal conditioning systems.
• Understanding of computer networking and subnetting.
• Familiarity and troubleshooting skills related to the inner workings of computers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members.
• Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve very complex problems and implement innovative solutions
• Ability to define and document solutions to complex problems and to convey solutions to both senior management and subcontract teams
• Active DoD Secret/Top-Secret security clearance (not required for start)