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Software Development Engineer In Test

Actalent

The Role

Overview

Develop automated test software for satellite power systems and HIL testing.

Key Responsibilities

  • automation
  • integration testing
  • monitoring
  • python development
  • api development
  • verification

Tasks

-Automate operational workflows to reduce manual intervention and improve system efficiency. -Collaborate with hardware, software, and test infrastructure teams to integrate, test, and validate new features using synthetic data in simulation environments or hardware-in-the-loop testbed systems. -Develop and utilize monitoring and alerting systems to track space and ground infrastructure health and stability. -Develop software systems using Python. -Build and maintain robust and well-documented APIs that allow other engineers and partners to develop their own custom models, integrations, and test assertions. -Work with stakeholders, peer teams, and customers to build verification matrices and test cases for satellite power subsystems, battery, and solar arrays.

Requirements

  • python
  • linux
  • ruby
  • hil testing
  • test automation
  • bachelor's

What You Bring

-Experience in creating test cases and building/utilizing APIs for software services. -Cross-organizational communication skills with the ability to clearly and persuasively present ideas and concerns. -Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing. -Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. -Proficiency in Python scripting and the Linux operating system. -4+ years of non-internship professional software development testing experience. -4+ years of experience in building test automation frameworks and tools. -System test verification experience in power conversion, power systems, solar, battery, electric vehicles, satellites, or rockets. -Familiarity with systems engineering principles. -Deep expertise in the design, creation, management, and use of large sensor datasets. -Strong organizational skills and ability to communicate key requirements effectively. -Experience with Ruby programming language.

Benefits

-Medical, dental & vision -Short and long-term disability -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Transportation benefits -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Employee Assistance Program -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

The Company

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

Sector Specialisms

Utilities

Power

Automotive

Food and Beverage

Consumer Products

Industrial Goods

Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Systems and Software

Transmission Engineering

Distribution Engineering

Grid Automation

Transportation

Life Sciences

Pharmaceuticals

Biopharmaceuticals

Diagnostics

Academic Research

Medical Devices

Specialty Chemicals

Construction Management

Environmental

Architecture

Civil