Software Development Engineer
Contract position based in Redmond, WA.
About the role
As a Software Development Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing, automating, and executing test procedures for Line Replaceable Units (LRU) and satellite subsystems. This position requires a strong focus on supporting satellite production rate targets through the creation and maintenance of Python-based test automation scripts.
Responsibilities
- Develop, automate, and execute test procedures for Line Replaceable Units (LRU) and satellite subsystems to support satellite production rate targets.
- Create and maintain Python-based test automation scripts.
- Utilize NI TestStand (or similar National Instruments test frameworks/tools) for automated test development, execution, and reporting.
- Develop and maintain project plans with milestones, deliverables, and timelines.
- Create backlog reports of stories and issues and track them.
- Support system-level testing, validating performance of electronic sub-assemblies and full hardware components.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing to ensure test processes are production-ready and aligned with DFM/DFT principles.
- Diagnose test failures through data analysis, instrumentation, and iterative debugging.
- Support engineering teams during development phases by providing feedback on testability and integration.
Skills
- Proficiency in Python for test automation.
- Experience with test automation scripts and frameworks.
- Capability in writing test plans for hardware testing.
- Electronics testing experience.
- Experience with NI TestStand or similar National Instruments test frameworks/tools (preferred).
Work Environment
This role requires working onsite in Redmond, WA. The work environment involves supporting the testing of LRUs for satellites and components, collaborating closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure production-ready processes.
Pay
$55.00 - $60.00/hr.
Benefits
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Health Spending Account (HSA).
- Transportation benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).