Tools and Test Automation Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a capable Tools and Test Automation Engineer with experience developing and optimizing automation tools and processes across safety-critical avionics lifecycles. This individual will identify workflow gaps, modernize existing tooling, and deliver scalable, high-reliability solutions that strengthen the development and testing infrastructure. This individual will provide technical expertise to both internal and external stakeholders.

Location: The role can be onsite (CT), hybrid, or fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop and maintain automation tools and frameworks to support the software development and verification lifecycles.
• Collaborate across systems, hardware, software, verification, and certification teams.
• Define, solve and defend technical decisions to stakeholders while guiding technical implementation.
• Ensure efficient and accurate capturing of performance and testing requirements.
• Enhance and optimize workflows to improve reliability and throughput.
• Ensure tooling adheres to high standards of robustness, performance, and scalability.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate new tools to ensure both technical and project objectives are achieved.
• Support development efforts in alignment to developed schedules and quality objectives while interfacing with stakeholders to communicate technical status.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics discipline.
• Strong experience in interfacing with embedded systems.
• Understanding of automating Human Machine Interfacing (HMI).
• Applicable hands-on 5+ years of experience with automation.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Python and Pytest
  • Other scripting languages such as TCL, PHP or Javascript
  • C/C++ or similar embedded languages
• DO-330 tool qualification is beneficial but not required.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigation skills.
• Strong communication and technical leadership skills.
• U.S. Citizenship is required. Dual citizenship should be disclosed.
• Able to travel approximately up to four weeks in a year.

Benefits

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
• 2% annual retirement benefit opportunity
• Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 6 paid holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• Vacation / Sick Time / Bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Spouse / Child Optional Life Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave