Software Engineer- Test Automation Systems

Position Summary

You will help build and maintain the software infrastructure that validates and automates the testing of sonobuoys and related mission-critical systems. Your work ensures that every system deployed performs reliably in real-world operational conditions where failure is not an option. Your work ensures that systems behave exactly as expected before they are ever deployed into the field.

Job Description

• Design, develop, and maintain a central test execution engine used across engineering test stations
• Build and enhance C++-based automation systems that execute structured test sequences
• Develop software that interprets and runs YAML-defined test workflows
• Integrate with engineering test equipment and lab systems to enable automated validation
• Debug and resolve complex issues across software, systems, and test environments
• Improve reliability, performance, and scalability of test execution infrastructure
• Collaborate with test engineers and hardware teams to translate requirements into automated test capability

What Success Looks Like

• Test systems execute reliably with minimal manual intervention
• Engineering teams can trust automated test results for critical decision-making
• Test execution workflows are scalable, repeatable, and maintainable
• Issues in test environments are rapidly diagnosed and resolved
• The test platform becomes a force multiplier for engineering and production teams

Core Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, with at least 4 years of experience in developing automated test systems
• Strong professional experience in C++ software development
• Experience building or maintaining test automation, validation, or integration systems
• Strong debugging skills in complex, multi-system environments
• Highly valued experience with test frameworks or test execution systems
• Exposure to hardware/software integration or lab environments
• Experience working with configuration-driven systems (e.g., YAML, JSON, XML)
• Familiarity with engineering or manufacturing test workflows
• Background in aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or similar domains

Mindset

• Think in systems, not just applications
• Enjoy solving problems where software meets physical systems
• Care deeply about reliability, precision, and repeatability
• Are motivated by mission-critical engineering work, not feature delivery

Nationality Requirements

Due to the nature of the programs we support, certain roles may require candidates to meet U.S. nationality requirements and be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

What Ultra Maritime Offers

• Climate controlled, well-lit and clean work environment!
• Up to 140 hours PTO for first year
• 8 Paid Holidays, with 3 floating holidays
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Wellness Program and incentives
• Company HSA contributions
• Insurance Benefits that start 1st of the month following hire
• Eligibility in Company Performance-based bonuses annually
• Additional Employee Discounts and Perks
• Company-Paid Benefits: $75 monthly student loan repayment program
• Basic Life Insurance
• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical and Prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
• Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Plan
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft
• Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email careers@ultra-us-gbs.com
• Equal Opportunity Employer