Software Integration & Test Engineer I

San Diego, CA, United States

NO SOLICITATION FOR STAFFING AGENCIES.

Company And Culture

Innoflight is one of San Diego's fastest growing Aerospace and Defense companies. Innoflight offers state-of-the-art software-defined compact/ground radios, cryptographic and cyber secure systems and processing, networking and data storage avionics. Become part of this small, agile, innovative and unparalleled company. You will have unlimited potential for learning and growth as we target the latest technology to provide products to enable New Space. Everything you do will have an impact!

Employee Perks

We offer a competitive salary plus equity ownership stock, annual profit share bonus, and 3% employer-contributed 401K plan.

In addition, we pay 90% of your medical benefits, dental and vision packages, Employee Assistance Program and a 9/80 work schedule.

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for designing testing plans, software, and procedures to verify requirements of specific programs or products. A major element to this involves developing Innoflight's internal software automation tools using Python. This position involves working to improve Innoflight's testing capabilities, mapping product requirements to those capabilities, and expanding testing capability were insufficient. This role will also be responsible for investigating failures, debugging test setups, software, and hardware to identify root cause, and presenting findings to Test Review Boards to resolve issues.

Industrialization Test Engineers serve as Integration and Test engineers for programs, working with the hardware and software teams to resolve issues that arise during integration and push the product forward through the release process.

Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Identifies testable requirements of a product and develops test plans for validating various features.

Writes Design and Acceptance test procedures to be used in engineering development and in the product manufacturing process.

Develops software, primarily in python, to interface with test equipment and products to conduct testing.

Debugs failures and presents findings at Test Review Boards.

Works with the manufacturing operations team to improve test readability and reliability.

Collaborates with the hardware and software teams to integrate and test products and troubleshoot root cause issues that arise.

Provides accurate estimates for the development of test features and test procedures.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Bachelor's Degree in related field (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) is highly desired. Combination of experience and education in lieu of a degree is acceptable.

2 or more years of experience in similar or related role.

Strong experience with Python programming and automation.

Experience with C/C++, Javascript, SQL, and Linux is a plus.

Experience documenting and tracking issues, and presenting findings to others.

Experiencing troubleshooting software and communication with hardware interfaces.

Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is constantly required to communicate. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Frequently required prolonged periods in stationary position at a desk entering text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a traditional keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to move, position self, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers, far visual acuity, and peripheral vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Salary Range:

$80,000.00 - $112,500.00

However, Innoflight considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Employees may be eligible for profit sharing and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. In addition, Innoflight provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Innoflight is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, dedicated to maintaining a safe, workplace environment free of discrimination and harassment, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.