RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the design and architecture of complex test procedures for testing our software in all-digital and hardware-in-the-loop simulation environments
Architect and develop robust software frameworks for automating test case execution and report generation
Lead and mentor team members in establishing automated testing pipelines for daily commits of new Ground and Flight Software and serve as a senior technical reviewer for Merge/Pull Requests
Design and implement comprehensive unit test strategies
Interpret and ensure compliance with customer test requirements, whether internal or external, and provide technical guidance on requirement implementation
Develop and document requirements, designs, plans, and schedules with consideration for long-term maintainability and scalability
Provide accurate test development milestones and communicate them to stakeholders, identifying risks and proposing mitigation strategies
Champion Firefly Aerospace Software Engineering development processes and best practices, driving continuous improvement initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience, with a strong portfolio demonstrating relevant projects and accomplishments
5 to 8+ years of experience with formal software testing
Demonstrated leadership in software testing initiatives with proven track record of successful project delivery
Strong C/C++ and Python expertise with ability to mentor others
Extensive development experience under the Linux operating system
Deep knowledge of the Agile Software Development Model with experience leading agile practices
Proficiency with Git version control on commercial software products, including advanced workflows and branching strategies
Experience with test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
Proven ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives
Preferred
Expert-level C/C++ and Python development skills
Experience architecting and implementing test frameworks and automation solutions
Experience using the NASA Trick Simulation Environment
Contributions to open-source projects or technical publications
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
