Software Test Engineer

Position Summary:

Revolution Space is looking for an experienced dynamic and growth-oriented Software Test Engineer to contribute to the development of our space propulsion products through system verification. This engineer is expected to integrate with the existing technical team to:

• Execute testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of software applications
• Collaborate with other members of the software team including developers, and software system engineers
• The position is full-time, and available as remote or as a hybrid role in Boston, MA or Lanham, MD.  

Responsibilities:

• Design, document, and execute comprehensive test plans (unit, integration, and system-level) and procedures for flight and ground software.
• Perform validation of Flight and Ground SW functional tests at the unit, integration, system, and acceptance levels
• Validate embedded software via test automation where possible
• Ensure software compliance through hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) or simulation-in-the-loop (SITL) with actual hardware endpoints or avionics rigs as needed
• Verify system, subsystem, and component-level requirements for space system interfaces with spacecraft power, thermal, and command & data handling subsystems.
• Communication with software developers and engineers to verify requirements, review code, and implement testability features
• Identify, develop, maintain, and utilize automated test scripts within a continuous integration (CI) environment where possible
• Manage requirement traceability (requirements design verification) in tools such as MS Excel, DOORS, or equivalent.
• Lead or support verification planning and closure activities, including verification-by-analysis, similarity, inspection, test, and demonstration.
• Collaborate closely with propulsion design engineers, test engineers, and mission assurance teams to define test objectives, success criteria, and acceptance plans for vacuum chamber, thermal-vacuum, and life-cycle testing.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or related technical discipline. 
• 7+ years of total experience with a minimum of four years in software testing, preferably in aerospace
• Familiarity with verification and validation (V&V) processes in aerospace or high-reliability industries.
• Working knowledge of requirements management tools (MS Excel, DOORS, or equivalent).
• Strong communication and documentation skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering disciplines.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance or ITAR compliance (U.S. Persons required).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience or academic background in testing for space systems and subsystems.
• Experience with script development or designing (e.g. Python or similar language or equivalent generation tools)

Benefits

• Paid holidays, sick time and unmetered vacation
• Excellent health and dental plans with 80% employer contribution
• 4% company matching 401k with immediate vesting
• Life insurance
• Long term / Short term disability
• Education Assistance

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanents residents of the U.S., or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other protected factor.