Flight Software Test Lead Engineer

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. Lead design, development, and execution of comprehensive flight software test plans and procedures across satellite bus and payload subsystems .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $181,626 - $276,540 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading flight software testing and verification processes, with a strong focus on Python test framework development and management of test campaigns. Proven ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines and ensure compliance with safety and mission assurance standards.

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Python Test Script DevelopmentTest Campaign ManagementHardware-In-The-Loop TestingSoftware Verification And ValidationTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Software TestingVerification And ValidationRequirements TraceabilityEmbedded Software TestingTest Execution Architecture DesignDefect TrackingRoot Cause AnalysisAutomated TestingCI/CD PipelinesTest Process Improvement

Soft Skills

Technical GuidanceMentorshipCollaborationPerformance Feedback

Tools & Technologies

DOORSJamaJIRAGitCFSVxWorksRTOSCCSDSSpaceWireCAN/MIL-STD-1553

Industry Keywords

Flight SoftwareAerospace EngineeringMission-Critical SystemsSatellite OperationsOn-Orbit Anomaly Resolution

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead design, development, and execution of comprehensive flight software test plans and procedures across satellite bus and payload subsystems
Define and maintain the flight software verification and validation strategy, including qualification, integration, regression, and HIL testing
Collaborate with systems engineering, flight software, avionics, fault management, and test leads to develop automated tests
Architect and maintain scalable Python test execution frameworks across software-only, software-and-hardware bench, and HWIL environments
Manage a team of test engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback
Manage end-to-end test campaigns, including requirements-to-test-case traceability, execution tracking, artifact management, and verification documentation
Coordinate test campaigns using testbeds, simulators, and hardware-in-the-loop rigs under nominal and off-nominal conditions
Establish testability requirements with flight software developers early in the design lifecycle
Own defect tracking, root cause analysis, and issue closure
Support software qualification, certification, mission assurance, and safety compliance
Participate in test readiness, test result, and flight readiness reviews
Improve test processes, tools, and methodologies to increase constellation production velocity
Support anomaly investigations and regression testing during on-orbit operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
7+ years of experience in software testing, verification and validation, or software quality engineering
At least 2+ years in a technical leadership capacity
Experience testing embedded or real-time flight/mission-critical software
Strong proficiency in Python for test script development and test execution architecture design
Ability to build and maintain frameworks across software-only, software and hardware, and HWIL environments
Experience managing test campaigns with rigorous requirements traceability
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing and simulation environments
Familiarity with software development lifecycle processes for safety-critical or mission-critical systems
Experience with requirements management and test traceability tools such as DOORS, Jama, and JIRA
Strong understanding of Git and CI/CD pipelines
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline preferred
Experience testing flight software for satellites, spacecraft, or other aerospace vehicles preferred
Familiarity with satellite constellation operations, onboard autonomy, fault management, and C&DH systems preferred
Experience with flight software architectures such as cFS, VxWorks, and RTOS environments preferred
Knowledge of CCSDS, SpaceWire, and CAN/MIL-STD-1553 preferred
Experience supporting on-orbit anomaly resolution and software patch/update campaigns preferred
Prior experience in a high-rate production environment supporting multiple concurrent satellite builds preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of Paid Time Off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, company results, or other factors