Senior Software Engineer
Job Number: 365889
Category: -Software & Systems SBU
Description: A Senior Software Engineer position in Frisco, TX is currently available at Belcan. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead verification, validation, and automated testing efforts for advanced software, autonomous systems, and mission-critical platforms. This role is responsible for architecting and scaling automated test solutions, driving test strategy, integrating validation activities into CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring system reliability throughout the software development lifecycle.
The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader across multidisciplinary engineering teams, providing guidance on automation frameworks, system integration, verification methodologies, and software qualification activities. This position requires strong expertise in test automation, Linux environments, distributed systems, and complex software integration.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of automated test frameworks, tools, and infrastructure
Define and implement automated testing strategies across system, subsystem, integration, and software levels
Architect scalable regression, integration, and end-to-end automated test solutions
Develop advanced Python and Bash/Shell-based automation tools to support validation, analysis, and reporting activities
Integrate automated testing into CI/CD workflows to support continuous verification and rapid deployment cycles
Establish testing standards, best practices, and automation methodologies across programs
Lead root-cause investigations of software, network, hardware, and system integration issues
Design and support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) test environments
Analyze telemetry, mission data, performance metrics, and flight logs to assess system behavior and identify defects
Develop automated data collection, processing, reporting, and visualization utilities
Support software release readiness reviews and software qualification activities
Review system requirements, interface specifications, architectures, and test plans to ensure test coverage and traceability
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight for automation and verification activities
Coordinate verification efforts across software, systems, integration, and program teams
Support laboratory testing, system integration activities, customer demonstrations, and field events
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase test coverage, automation efficiency, and product quality
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline
7+ years of software test automation, verification, validation, or integration experience
Expert-level proficiency with Python and Bash/Shell scripting
Extensive experience developing and maintaining automated regression test frameworks, integration test tooling, automated validation environments, test execution orchestration systems, and data collection/reporting utilities
Strong experience working within Linux-based development and test environments
Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows
Strong experience with Git and software configuration management practices
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues involving software, hardware, networking, distributed systems, and system integration
Experience leading verification and validation efforts throughout the software development lifecycle
Strong understanding of V&V, regression, functional, integration, system, and requirements-based testing
Experience interpreting technical requirements, architecture documents, ICDs, and system specifications
Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting autonomous systems, robotics, aerospace, or defense programs
Experience designing and automating HITL, SITL, and distributed system test environments
Experience with telemetry analysis, flight log analysis, mission data validation, and network performance validation
Experience supporting software qualification and certification efforts
Experience supporting release readiness reviews and production deployments
Experience with embedded software and flight-critical systems
Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-HDBK-516C, and related aerospace/defense standards
Experience serving as a technical lead, lead engineer, or subject matter expert
Active Secret clearance preferred or ability to obtain one
Key Skills
Technical leadership and mentoring
Test automation architecture
Systems thinking and problem solving
Advanced debugging and root-cause analysis
Cross-functional collaboration
Continuous improvement mindset
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced engineering environments
Work Environment
Collaborative engineering environment supporting advanced software and autonomous systems
Onsite with interaction across geographically distributed teams
Periodic support of integration labs, test facilities, and customer locations
Occasional travel may be required to support integration activities, demonstrations, field testing, or program reviews
Compensation:
We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a salary rate of $110,000 to $160,00 however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.
Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Location: Frisco , TX
Minimum Experience (yrs): 7+
Required Education: Bachelor (BA, BS...)
Salary: 0.00 /hour
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