Engineer II, Software Test and Automation (R6221)

Location: Washington, D.C.; on-site

Company

hirify.global develops autonomy software and validation capabilities for autonomous collaborative platforms and robotic systems.

What you will do

• Develop Python-based automated tests, test utilities, and analysis tools for autonomy software validation.
• Support verification and validation across simulation, Software-in-the-Loop, Hardware-in-the-Loop, Vehicle-in-the-Loop, and representative system environments.
• Build regression, integration, functional, and performance tests with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Analyze test results, identify unexpected system behavior, and assist with debugging software and integration issues.
• Develop tools that reduce manual testing and improve repeatability, reporting, quality metrics, dashboards, and readiness assessments.
• Collaborate with autonomy software, systems engineering, flight test, and integration teams during laboratory and hardware testing.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• Python programming experience from coursework, projects, research, or student teams.
• Familiarity with software development and debugging fundamentals.
• Interest in robotics, autonomy, aerospace, embedded systems, or software testing.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Washington, D.C.

Nice to have

• Experience with Linux, Git, or Docker.
• Exposure to automated, unit, or integration testing.
• Experience with sensors, flight controllers, embedded systems, or networking.
• Coursework or projects in robotics, controls, autonomy, computer vision, or embedded systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work with autonomy software, simulation environments, hardware-in-the-loop systems, and robotic platforms.
• Collaboration across autonomy software, systems engineering, flight test, and integration functions.
• Direct contribution to tools and workflows used to evaluate software quality and mission readiness.