Integration and Test Software Engineer

PGS Worldwide is seeking an Integration and Test Software Engineer in Linthicum, MD for a contract role supporting Northrop Grumman.

The Integration and Test Software Engineer will design, develop, integrate, and test software used to manage test equipment and execute verification testing for space payload systems. This onsite role requires Python development experience, embedded real-time software experience, software integration and test experience, automated testing experience, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI access.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or another STEM discipline with 8+ years of software development experience on embedded real-time systems; master’s degree with 6+ years; or PhD with 3+ years.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI access.
• Python software development experience.
• Embedded software programming experience.
• Integration and test experience.
• Automated testing experience.
• Ability to debug original code and trace existing code.
• Experience integrating software applications and using tools or logs to verify correct operation.
• Experience developing in a Linux and/or Windows environment.
• Experience testing and debugging software systems.
• Experience using software configuration management tools.
• Ability to work onsite in Linthicum, MD.
• Strong self-direction, teamwork, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• C++ development experience.
• C/C++ experience.
• TCL/Tk development experience.
• Jenkins experience.
• Robot Framework experience.
• Atlassian tool suite experience, including Jira, Confluence, or Bitbucket.
• Agile Scrum team experience.
• Hands-on experience controlling test equipment through software, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, signal analyzers, or power supplies.
• Hands-on experience integrating RF, digital, or optical systems or equipment.
• Embedded Python software optimization experience.
• Experience debugging complex integrated applications or test setup issues.
• Space payload, ground systems, embedded systems, or automated verification experience.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, operate, and maintain integration and test software.
• Develop software that manages test equipment and executes tests for space payload units.
• Support verification of space system requirements using automated testing tools.
• Work through the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, integration, and test.
• Develop primarily in Python, TCL, and C++.
• Use Jenkins, Robot Framework, and related tools to support automated testing and verification.
• Integrate software applications and analyze logs or data to verify system operation.
• Participate in Agile development, cross-functional scrum teams, design reviews, and peer reviews.
• Review software products, software designs, and technical documentation.
• Prioritize assigned work and provide recommendations to technical leads.

Work Schedule / Shift

• Monday–Friday, 5x8 schedule.
• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Onsite role.

Pay

• $61.57/hour

Job ID: 1505

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.