Test Automation Engineer (Software) (Aerospace)

Location: Redondo Beach, United States; onsite. Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license under applicable U.S. export regulations.

Salary: $105,000–$195,000 per year, plus potential stock options and access to medical, vision, dental, and 401(k) benefits.

Company

hirify.global Space develops in-space transportation vehicles and propulsion systems for orbital transport, constellation deployment, precision reentry, and delivery of payloads beyond Low Earth Orbit.

What you will do

• Design, implement, operate, and maintain test automation software and tools.
• Develop software spanning near-real-time data acquisition and control systems, user-facing GUIs, and testing tools.
• Work closely with test operations teams that use the software to support daily testing activities.
• Participate in the complete test program lifecycle, including design, integration, testing, deployment, and debugging.
• Review code, write reviewed code, and resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions.
• Respond to late-breaking changes and issues throughout testing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of demonstrated proficiency with Python or an object-oriented programming language, plus hands-on experience operating the software.
• Experience developing user-facing software applications related to networking, hardware control, and data acquisition.
• Experience with software best practices and workflows, including Git.

Nice to have

• Ability to take project ownership and work effectively in small teams.
• Proficiency with basic principles of data acquisition and control.
• Master’s degree in electrical, software, mechanical, or aerospace engineering.
• Familiarity with propulsion systems development testing.
• LabVIEW certification, including CLAD, CLD, or CLA.
• Experience with real-time operating systems.
• Hands-on experience designing, building, and operating electrical systems.
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time onsite work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of stock options.
• Equal opportunity employment based on merit, competence, and qualifications.

Hiring process

• Application review followed by resume review and an introductory phone interview.
• Technical phone interview(s).
• Onsite interview followed by an offer.