Rise Technical
Senior Software Engineer in Test (Defense Manufacturing)
Rise Technical, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Senior Software Engineer in Test (Defense Manufacturing)
Are you a Software Engineer with experience building tests and frameworks for complex systems, looking to join an early-stage, well-funded company ($50M seed) that is revolutionizing defense manufacturing?
Incredible opportunity to gain early equity in a fast-growth company that is building cutting-edge technology in the defense space, with sights set on becoming a billion-dollar business.
This company is transforming America’s defense manufacturing by integrating robotics and software into factory systems at scale. Backed by $50 million in funding and experiencing rapid growth, their mission is to restore America’s industrial strength and build automated factories that produce for America’s defense sector.
Location: Dallas, TX or San Jose, CA (Hybrid, 3 days a week onsite)
The Role:
Own test strategy and define layered test plans (unit, integration, system, E2E) across services, devices, and production systems.
Build and maintain Go/Java test suites, frameworks, and reusable tools for SITL/HITL environments.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enforce quality at every stage
Lead integration events, track results, and turn failures into clear, actionable tasks.
Set up and operate simulations and physical rigs; monitor systems and apply safe runtime fixes.
The Person:
Experience building tests and frameworks for complex systems involving services, devices, and industrial automation
Proficient in Go, Java, or Rust, with strong knowledge of GitHub workflows, Jira, Docker, and modern CI pipelines
Hands-on with SITL/HITL testing, emulators, or simulation tools for robotics or industrial systems.
Skilled at triaging critical issues in production-like environments and translating them into engineering actions.
Ability to work in Dallas, TX – Hybrid 3 days a week onsite (Or based in San Jose, CA and can travel to Dallas 1 week per month with expenses covered)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Defense and Space Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Benefits
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
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Incredible opportunity to gain early equity in a fast-growth company that is building cutting-edge technology in the defense space, with sights set on becoming a billion-dollar business.
This company is transforming America’s defense manufacturing by integrating robotics and software into factory systems at scale. Backed by $50 million in funding and experiencing rapid growth, their mission is to restore America’s industrial strength and build automated factories that produce for America’s defense sector.
Location: Dallas, TX or San Jose, CA (Hybrid, 3 days a week onsite)
The Role:
Own test strategy and define layered test plans (unit, integration, system, E2E) across services, devices, and production systems.
Build and maintain Go/Java test suites, frameworks, and reusable tools for SITL/HITL environments.
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enforce quality at every stage
Lead integration events, track results, and turn failures into clear, actionable tasks.
Set up and operate simulations and physical rigs; monitor systems and apply safe runtime fixes.
The Person:
Experience building tests and frameworks for complex systems involving services, devices, and industrial automation
Proficient in Go, Java, or Rust, with strong knowledge of GitHub workflows, Jira, Docker, and modern CI pipelines
Hands-on with SITL/HITL testing, emulators, or simulation tools for robotics or industrial systems.
Skilled at triaging critical issues in production-like environments and translating them into engineering actions.
Ability to work in Dallas, TX – Hybrid 3 days a week onsite (Or based in San Jose, CA and can travel to Dallas 1 week per month with expenses covered)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Defense and Space Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Benefits
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
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