Senior Software Test Engineer

• Develop and execute test plans and test cases for our software and hardware systems 
• Work alongside leadership to manage the test plan and implementation of the test framework 
• Lead test campaigns spanning spacecraft flight and ground systems 
• Participate in design and code reviews to ensure that software meets quality standards 
• Create and execute system level verification validation integration and test plans 
• Drive the improvement of software testing tools and processes 
• Rapidly prototype software to prove out design concepts and participate in development of hardware-in-the-loop systems 
• Collaborate with internal partner organizations and third-party organizations. 
• Assess software and system issues to find solutions including across software-hardware interfaces 

Qualifications :

• 8 years of professional software engineering experience including 3 years of professional software test development 
• Professional experience developing Python 
• Experience developing C and/or C 
• Experience with Git Docker cloud services modern CI/CD practices and software/hardware integration 
• Familiarity with bash and Linux
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Bachelors degree masters degree or PhD in computer science computer engineering or related field
• Passion for building next-generation space-sustainability technology

Additional Information :

If youre passionate about our mission and believe youd be an outstanding addition to our team dont worry about checking every single boxor having a background solely in aerospace or defense. At Astroscale U.S. were committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and open-minded environment. We embrace a wide range of perspectives experiences and ways of thinking. If youre excited about contributing to our work and think youd thrive in this role we encourage you to apply.

Salary range: $130000 $155000. The salary range represents the low and high end of the Astroscale U.S. Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience knowledge and ability as applicable to the role.

The application deadline is May 26 2026.

Please note Astroscale U.S. is a U.S. Government registered export control compliant company as such applicants should be a U.S. person or U.S. citizen.
Astroscale U.S. Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time