Automated Test Engineer for Missile Defense System

About the Company

Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. The company has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, CFD Research also operates office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio; Hollywood, Alabama; and Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company, appraised at CMMI Level II for Services, and is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years.

About the Role

CFD Research is seeking Automated Test Engineers to validate, verify, and stress-test core software capabilities. You will construct automated test suites, execute unit testing frameworks, and perform formal software verification workflows to guarantee that operational software meets rigorous mission criteria.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Department of Defense Secret clearance (must maintain throughout contract performance).
• 5+ years of experience in software verification, quality assurance, and automated system testing.
• Mastery of automated testing frameworks, unit test creation, test script generation, and test report compilation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience testing complex real-time software systems or missile defense simulation technologies.
• Proficient track record working in an Agile/Scrum delivery framework.

Location

This role is based in the Huntsville, AL area and is 100% onsite.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Highly competitive insurance package: medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance.
• Partial or reduced benefits and leave time for Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners based on employment status level.
• Performance appraisals occur twice a year with annual pay increases based on corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements.
• Group and individual bonuses awarded for exceptional performance.