3MD Inc. is hiring: Software Integration & Test Engineer in Redmond

Benefits

U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company contribution, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 6 scheduled paid holidays. Additionally, eligible hourly/non-exempt and exempt employees accrue up to 112 hours of PTO based on years of service and may annually take up to 8 hours of paid volunteer time. Additional paid sick leave is also provided if required by state or local law.

Summary of Position:

This engineer validates the automation frameworks and HIL test systems that control and log data from test equipment. Ensures automation scripts and interfaces are reliable, calibrated, and standards-compliant before use on satellite hardware.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and validate automation frameworks for test rack control.
• Debug and resolve timing, synchronization, and execution issues.
• Validate software interfaces with hardware instrumentation.
• Author and execute automated regression suites for test equipment.
• Collaborate with electrical/mechanical engineers to integrate rack automation.
• Ensure logging, traceability, and auditability of all automated processes.
• Validate rack instrumentation, grounding, shielding, and power distribution.
• Support rack integration, trial-run testing, and troubleshooting.

Competencies:

1. Ensures Accountability
2. Tech Savvy
3. Communicates Effectively
4. Values Differences
5. Customer Focus
6. Resourcefulness
7. Drives Results
8. Plans and Prioritizes
9. Decision Quality
10. Self-Development

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee in this position frequently communicates with other co-workers/clients who have inquiries about the various projects and other needs. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time. The employee in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operate a computer and office machinery such as a calculator, keyboard, copy machine, and printer. Frequently moves boxes with equipment weighing up to 25lbs across the building and/or to other offsite buildings for various project needs.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering

5+ years test automation/HIL systems experience

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Python, LabVIEW, or similar automation tools.
• Familiarity with aerospace software validation standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in Computer/Electrical Engineering.
• Prior aerospace or avionics software I&T experience.
• Familiarity with NASA test documentation standards.

Other Requirements

• Onsite in Redmond, WA; lab presence required.
• Occasional travel (≤10%).

AAP/EEO Statement:

3MD Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, sex, age, race and color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other category that is protected by applicable law.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.