Rise Technical
Senior Software Engineer in Test (Defense Manufacturing)
Rise Technical, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
Senior Software Engineer in Test (Defense Manufacturing) – Base pay range: $110,000.00/yr - $194,000.00/yr. Location: Dallas, TX or San Jose, CA (Hybrid, 3 days a week onsite).
This role involves owning test strategy, building automation frameworks, and integrating them into CI/CD to ensure system reliability. You will drive root-cause analysis, support simulations, and mentor teams on quality best practices.
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 travel to Dallas ~1 week per month with expenses covered).
Employment details
Senior Software Engineer in Test – Location: Dallas, TX or San Jose, CA (Hybrid)
Employment type: Full-time
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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This role involves owning test strategy, building automation frameworks, and integrating them into CI/CD to ensure system reliability. You will drive root-cause analysis, support simulations, and mentor teams on quality best practices.
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 travel to Dallas ~1 week per month with expenses covered).
Employment details
Senior Software Engineer in Test – Location: Dallas, TX or San Jose, CA (Hybrid)
Employment type: Full-time
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Automation Machinery Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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