Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Work Type: Onsite
Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule
Clearance: Eligible to Obtain Secret Clearance

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Overview:
Seeking a Software Test Engineer to support regression and system-level testing for advanced military ground vehicle platforms. This role focuses on validating software releases, developing test procedures, debugging complex vehicle systems, and supporting both virtual and hardware-based test environments.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute system and regression test procedures
• Support testing of internal and external software releases
• Perform vehicle-level system regression testing in lab and on-vehicle environments
• Author detailed test cases from Software Requirements Specifications (SRS)
• Conduct boundary condition and negative-case testing
• Analyze logs and large datasets to identify trends and defects
• Generate detailed test reports including coverage metrics, defect density, and pass/fail results
• Collaborate with cross-functional software and vehicle integration teams
• Track defects and test execution using JIRA, DOORs, TestRail, Zephyr, or similar tools
• Support risk assessments and prioritization of regression testing efforts

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Systems, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of systems/regression testing experience
• 5+ years of test procedure and test case development experience
• Experience debugging complex vehicle systems
• Knowledge of CAN bus, LIN, Ethernet, and vehicle communication protocols
• Experience with test management and requirements tools such as JIRA, DOORs, TestRail, or Zephyr
• Strong written/verbal communication and technical documentation skills
• Ability to work around military vehicles and support occasional overtime/weekends

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Preferred Skills:

• Experience with ground combat or automotive vehicle systems
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Ability to travel domestically/internationally as needed
• Strong independent troubleshooting and analytical skills

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Why Join CPI?
For over 40 years, Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) has connected engineers with high-impact defense and advanced technology programs. We provide dedicated recruiter support, transparent communication, and opportunities aligned with your expertise and long-term career goals.

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.

NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.