Job Summary:
Turion Space is looking for a Flight Software Development Engineer in Test to design and develop their Flight Software testing framework and tools. This role involves collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure that flight software meets performance, reliability, and mission-specific requirements.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain a testing framework for the automated testing of the spacecraft software in HITL and SITL environments.
• Develop detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on software requirements, needs, and specifications. Define test objectives, scope, and criteria.
• Work closely with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that software meets quality standards and requirements. Provide feedback and recommendations for improvements.
• Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test reports. Ensure all testing activities are documented and traceable.
• Develop a deep understanding of the avionics and flight software architecture and how the spacecraft operates as an integrated system.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by developing and implementing new testing standards, processes, and best practices.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 2+ years of experience in software development and test.
• Experience developing modular and reusable software applications. C/C++ proficiency mandatory.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve software and hardware issues effectively with little to no supervision.
• Experience writing automated software tests which also interact with external hardware components in HITL/SITL environments.
• A passion for small, fast-paced teams and dynamic organizations.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed to reach critical delivery deadlines.
• This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Preferred:
• 4+ years of experience in flight software development and test.
• Familiarity and Experience with the following: Software testing tools and frameworks such as Google Test, CppUnit, Pytest, etc.
• Different testing techniques such as performance, regression, integration, unit, and load testing.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) for embedded software.
Company:
Turion Space develops spacecraft and software for space awareness, in-orbit operations, and satellite servicing systems. Founded in 2021, the company is headquartered in Irvine, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.