Software Test Engineer

<meta><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Position Summary:</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">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:</span></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Execute testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of software applications</span></li><li style="color:black;margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="color:black;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Collaborate with other members of the software team including developers, and software system engineers</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">The position is full-time, and available as remote or as a hybrid role in Boston, MA or Lanham, MD.  </span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Responsibilities:</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Design, document, and execute comprehensive test plans (unit, integration, and system-level) and procedures for flight and ground software.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Perform validation of Flight and Ground SW functional tests at the unit, integration, system, and acceptance levels</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Validate embedded software via test automation where possible</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ensure software compliance through hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) or simulation-in-the-loop (SITL) with actual hardware endpoints or avionics rigs as needed</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Verify system, subsystem, and component-level requirements for space system interfaces with spacecraft power, thermal, and command & data handling subsystems.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Communication with software developers and engineers to verify requirements, review code, and implement testability features</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Identify, develop, maintain, and utilize automated test scripts within a continuous integration (CI) environment where possible</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Manage requirement traceability (requirements ↔ design ↔ verification) in tools such as MS Excel, DOORS, or equivalent.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Lead or support verification planning and closure activities, including verification-by-analysis, similarity, inspection, test, and demonstration.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">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.</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Required Qualifications</strong></b><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">:</span></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or related technical discipline. </span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">7+ years of total experience with a minimum of four years in software testing, preferably in aerospace </span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Familiarity with verification and validation (V&V) processes in aerospace or high-reliability industries.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Working knowledge of requirements management tools (MS Excel, DOORS, or equivalent).</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong communication and documentation skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering disciplines.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance or ITAR compliance (U.S. Persons required).</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Preferred Qualifications</strong></b><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">:</span></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Hands-on experience or academic background in testing for space systems and subsystems.</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience with script development or designing (e.g. Python or similar language or equivalent generation tools)</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Benefits</strong></b></p><ul data-pattern="discCircleSquare" data-depth="1" style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;margin:8px="" 0px;line-height:1.6;padding:0px="" 0px="" 32px;list-style-type:disc;"=""><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Paid holidays, sick time and unmetered vacation</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Excellent health and dental plans with 80% employer contribution</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">4% company matching 401k with immediate vesting</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Life insurance</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Long term / Short term disability</span></li><li style="margin:3px 0px;font-size:12pt;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;"><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Education Assistance</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">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).</span></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><br></p><p style="font-family:" basel="" grotesk",arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px="" 0px;padding:0px;"=""><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other protected factor.</span></p>