Senior Software Test & Automation Engineer
San Diego, CA
Category: Engineer
Industry: Technology
Standard Hours: Open
Reference ID: JN -102026-108915
Date Posted: 10/04/2026
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/Qcl7Xs
Description:
On-site in either San Diego, CA or Dallas, TX
Our client is seeking a Senior Software Test & Automation Engineer to develop verification, validation, and automation capabilities that enable rapid delivery of autonomy across expeditionary and emerging operations. You will design and develop automated test infrastructure, execute system-level verification, analyze software performance, and build tooling that enables continuous validation throughout the development lifecycle. You will collaborate with autonomy software, systems engineering, digital infrastructure, flight test, and integration teams to ensure capabilities are validated, repeatable, and ready for operational deployment.
Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $75.00 to $85.00/hr. w2
JN -102026-108915
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, validation tooling, and test infrastructure supporting autonomy software.
- Develop and execute verification and validation strategies across simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, and representative system environments.
- Build automated regression, integration, functional, and performance test suites that improve software quality and deployment confidence.
- Develop Python-based automation, test harnesses, and analysis tools that reduce manual testing effort and improve repeatability.
- Analyze test results, identify software defects and integration issues, and support cross-functional root cause investigations.
- Develop software quality metrics, dashboards, and readiness assessments that provide objective evidence of software maturity.
- Integrate automated testing into CI/CD workflows to enable continuous validation and rapid developer feedback.
- Collaborate with autonomy software, systems engineering, flight test, and integration teams to define validation strategies and readiness criteria.
- Improve test infrastructure, automation coverage, and validation methodologies across the Expeditionary and Emerging Operations portfolio.
Experience Requirements:
- 4–7 years developing software test, verification, automation, or validation solutions for robotics, autonomy, aerospace, or complex distributed systems.
- Strong proficiency in Python for automation, testing, and data analysis.
- Experience developing automated test frameworks, test harnesses, or validation infrastructure.
- Experience with Linux-based development environments.
- Experience validating software in simulation, SIL, HIL, and/or representative hardware environments.
- Experience debugging complex software and system integration issues.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and continuous validation practices.
- Strong understanding of software verification, regression testing, and quality assurance methodologies.
- Preferred: Experience with flight control systems such as ArduPilot or PX4.
- Preferred: Experience with unmanned aerial systems.
- Preferred: Background in autonomy, robotics, or aerospace systems.
- Preferred: Familiarity with flight controllers, radios, and communications systems.
Education Requirements:
- BS in Computer Science, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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