JOB TITLE : Software Engineer - Test & Verification 5
LOCATION : Cambridge MA
PAY RATE : $111 / hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details :
Job Type : Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
Industry : Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits : Medical dental and vision (Cigna)
Perks : Bonus potential Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide : Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions :
Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary
Summary :
Lead setup and configuration of test environments (hardware software and networks) to replicate production systems.
Supervise a small team to achieve technical milestones and support rapid software development initiatives.
Design develop and execute test plans cases and scenarios to verify software quality reliability and functionality.
Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to enhance testing efficiency.
Lead the implementation of HIL automation systems for system-level avionics testing.
Collaborate closely with CI / CD (DevSecOps) teams to integrate deployment and HIL testing processes.
Provide regular technical updates progress reports and issue resolutions to leadership.
Utilize and promote AI tools in HIL development; familiarity with AI-based testing tools is a plus.
Mentor team members in best practices for software verification and test methodologies.
Maintain test documentation metrics and reports in compliance with quality and security standards.
Requirements :
Bachelors degree and typically 7 years of related software engineering experience or an equivalent combination (PhD 3 years Masters 5 years).
Strong proficiency in NI TestStand NI VeriStand and NI LabVIEW or similar HIL automation platforms.
Hands-on experience with NI PXIe systems and hardware integration.
Programming skills in C / C Python MATLAB or similar languages.
Familiar with version control tools (e.g. Git ) and automated testing methodologies.
Excellent leadership communication and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to collaborate across multifunctional teams in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience with modern HIL techniques and / or AI tools in testing.
Knowledge of FPGA architecture and avionics communication protocols (MIL-STD-1553 ARINC 429 CAN).
Research or publications in HIL or AI software development are a plus.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance if sponsored.
About Us :
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract contract-to-hire and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering IT production maintenance and support roles.
As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements :
Must be a U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations .
Keywords : aerospace aviation engineering maintenance aircraft design defense
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Key Skills
Continuous Integration,APIs,Jenkins,Junit,Quality Assurance,Agile,Testng,Software Testing,Java,Test Automation,Cucumber,Selenium
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Software Test Engineer • Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA