Senior Engineer, Systems Test (R5038)

Location: Washington, DC; on-site. US citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a SECRET Clearance.

Company

hirify.global develops autonomy software designed to protect service members and civilians, including the Hivemind autonomy platform.

What you will do

• Develop automated regression, integration, and system-level tests for Hivemind software.
• Identify, reproduce, and diagnose software issues while collaborating with software, hardware, and mechanical engineering teams.
• Create test plans and documentation for autonomy software in simulated mission environments.
• Design and maintain simulation-based test frameworks for autonomy behavior and performance.
• Build Python tools for test automation, data processing, analysis, and validation.
• Develop SIL, HIL, and VIL test harnesses and support scalable simulation infrastructure and CI/CD test integration.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combinations of advanced education and experience.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Experience with robotics, small UAS, or related hands-on engineering projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, debugging, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET Clearance; US citizenship is required.
• Ability to learn new technologies and methodologies in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Experience testing autonomous systems, robotics software, or flight autonomy algorithms.
• Familiarity with C++ and software/hardware integration.
• Experience with HIL or VIL environments.
• Exposure to machine learning or AI-driven autonomy systems.
• Experience with simulation infrastructure, distributed testing, test data management, QA processes, or aerospace and defense software.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work focused on autonomy systems that protect lives.
• Fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn new technologies and methodologies.
• Collaboration across software, hardware, and mechanical engineering teams.
• Active SECRET Clearance is preferred.