Eliassen Group
Eliassen Group

Senior Software Test & Automation Engineer

San Diego, CA, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago
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Skills

  • Life Insurance
  • Verification And Validation
  • Regression Analysis
  • Performance Testing
  • Manual Testing
  • ROOT
  • Dashboard
  • Workflow
  • Collaboration
  • Systems Engineering
  • Python
  • Data Analysis
  • Automated Testing
  • Linux
  • Computer Hardware
  • Debugging
  • System Integration
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Regression Testing
  • Quality Assurance
  • Robotics
  • Computer Science
  • Aerospace
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Screening
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Recruiting
  • Taxes
  • Insurance
  • Law
  • Communication
  • Gmail
  • Routing
  • Management Consulting
  • Life Sciences
  • SAP BASIS
  • Military

Summary

Description:
On-site in either San Diego, CA or Dallas, TX

Our client is seeking a Senior Software Test & Automation Engineer to develop verification, validation, and automation capabilities that enable rapid delivery of autonomy across expeditionary and emerging operations. You will design and develop automated test infrastructure, execute system-level verification, analyze software performance, and build tooling that enables continuous validation throughout the development lifecycle. You will collaborate with autonomy software, systems engineering, digital infrastructure, flight test, and integration teams to ensure capabilities are validated, repeatable, and ready for operational deployment.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $75.00 to $85.00/hr. w2

JN -15

Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, validation tooling, and test infrastructure supporting autonomy software.
  • Develop and execute verification and validation strategies across simulation, SIL, HIL, VIL, and representative system environments.
  • Build automated regression, integration, functional, and performance test suites that improve software quality and deployment confidence.
  • Develop Python-based automation, test harnesses, and analysis tools that reduce manual testing effort and improve repeatability.
  • Analyze test results, identify software defects and integration issues, and support cross-functional root cause investigations.
  • Develop software quality metrics, dashboards, and readiness assessments that provide objective evidence of software maturity.
  • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD workflows to enable continuous validation and rapid developer feedback.
  • Collaborate with autonomy software, systems engineering, flight test, and integration teams to define validation strategies and readiness criteria.
  • Improve test infrastructure, automation coverage, and validation methodologies across the Expeditionary and Emerging Operations portfolio.

Experience Requirements:
  • 4-7 years developing software test, verification, automation, or validation solutions for robotics, autonomy, aerospace, or complex distributed systems.
  • Strong proficiency in Python for automation, testing, and data analysis.
  • Experience developing automated test frameworks, test harnesses, or validation infrastructure.
  • Experience with Linux-based development environments.
  • Experience validating software in simulation, SIL, HIL, and/or representative hardware environments.
  • Experience debugging complex software and system integration issues.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and continuous validation practices.
  • Strong understanding of software verification, regression testing, and quality assurance methodologies.
  • Preferred: Experience with flight control systems such as ArduPilot or PX4.
  • Preferred: Experience with unmanned aerial systems.
  • Preferred: Background in autonomy, robotics, or aerospace systems.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with flight controllers, radios, and communications systems.

Education Requirements:
  • BS in Computer Science, Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.


Recruitment Transparency Notice



Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (, ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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About Eliassen Group

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company that provides business and IT services for our clients as they seek to transform and execute strategies that will drive exceptional outcomes. Leveraging over 30 years of success, we focus on professional services, talent solutions, and life sciences. Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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