Revolution Space
Software Test Engineer
Lanham, Maryland · Full-time
Work authorization required$106k-$196kDetected 19 days ago
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About the role
- Revolution Space is looking for an experienced dynamic and growth-oriented Software Test Engineer to contribute to the development of our space propulsion products through system verification.
- This engineer is expected to integrate with the existing technical team to:
- Execute testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of software applications
Responsibilities
- Design, document, and execute comprehensive test plans (unit, integration, and system-level) and procedures for flight and ground software.
- Perform validation of Flight and Ground SW functional tests at the unit, integration, system, and acceptance levels
- Validate embedded software via test automation where possible
- Communication with software developers and engineers to verify requirements, review code, and implement testability features
- Identify, develop, maintain, and utilize automated test scripts within a continuous integration (CI) environment where possible
- Manage requirement traceability (requirements ↔ design ↔ verification) in tools such as MS Excel, DOORS, or equivalent.
- Lead or support verification planning and closure activities, including verification-by-analysis, similarity, inspection, test, and demonstration.
- Collaborate closely with propulsion design engineers, test engineers, and mission assurance teams to define test objectives, success criteria, and acceptance plans for vacuum chamber, thermal-vacuum, and life-cycle testing.
- Collaborate with other members of the software team including developers, and software system engineers
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or related technical discipline.
- 7+ years of total experience with a minimum of four years in software testing, preferably in aerospace
- Familiarity with verification and validation (V&V) processes in aerospace or high-reliability industries.
- Working knowledge of requirements management tools (MS Excel, DOORS, or equivalent).
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance or ITAR compliance (U.S. Persons required).
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanents residents of the U.S., or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience or academic background in testing for space systems and subsystems.
- Experience with script development or designing (e.g. Python or similar language or equivalent generation tools)
Compensation
- The Pay Range For This Role Is
- 106,400 - 195,600 USD per year(Boston, MA)
- 106,400 - 195,600 USD per year(Lanham, MD)
Benefits
- Paid holidays, sick time and unmetered vacation
- Excellent health and dental plans with 80% employer contribution
- 4% company matching 401k with immediate vesting
- Life insurance
- Long term / Short term disability
- Education Assistance
Company info
- About Revolution Space
- At Revolution Space we're building advanced space systems for the 21st century.
- Every employee at Revolution Space works on projects that are critical to our company's future by ensuring our products work on orbit every time.
- Position Summary
Visa & Work Authorization
- Government security clearance or ITAR compliance (U
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