Software Engineer- Test Automation Systems

Your work here has global impact. From developing sonar and radar systems to advancing unmanned and undersea platforms our technologies empower the U.S. Navy and allied forces to operate in some of the worlds most complex environments.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves we continue to push boundariesdriven by innovation accountability and a shared commitment to excellence.

Join us as we shape the future of naval warfaresafeguarding the seas and strengthening navies worldwide.

Nationality Requirements

Due to the nature of the programs we support certain roles may require candidates to meet U.S. nationality requirements and be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Position Summary

Job Description

• Design develop and maintain a central test execution engine used across engineering test stations

• Build and enhance C-based automation systems that execute structured test sequences

• Develop software that interprets and runs YAML-defined test workflows

• Integrate with engineering test equipment and lab systems to enable automated validation

• Debug and resolve complex issues across software systems and test environments

• Improve reliability performance and scalability of test execution infrastructure

• Collaborate with test engineers and hardware teams to translate requirements into automated test capability

In this role success means:

• Test systems execute reliably with minimal manual intervention

• Engineering teams can trust automated test results for critical decision-making

• Test execution workflows are scalable repeatable and maintainable

• Issues in test environments are rapidly diagnosed and resolved

• The test platform becomes a force multiplier for engineering and production teams

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related field with at least 4 years of experience in developing automated test systems

• Strong professional experience in C software development

• Experience building or maintaining test automation validation or integration systems

• Strong debugging skills in complex multi-system environments

• Experience with test frameworks or test execution systems

• Exposure to hardware/software integration or lab environments

• Experience working with configuration-driven systems (e.g. YAML JSON XML)

• Familiarity with engineering or manufacturing test workflows

• Background in aerospace defense robotics automotive or similar domains

• You think in systems not just applications

• You enjoy solving problems where software meets physical systems

• You care deeply about reliability precision and repeatability

• Youre motivated by mission-critical engineering work not feature delivery

Due to the nature of work performed and access to export-controlled information U.S. Citizenship is required.

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What Ultra Maritime Offers You

At Ultra Maritime we invest in our employees and their well-being:

• Climate controlled well-lit and clean work environment!

• Work/life balance that includes up to 140 hours PTO for first year

• 8 Paid Holidays with 3 floating holidays

• 401k Plan with Company Match

• Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)

• Wellness Program and incentives

• Company HSA contributions

• Insurance Benefits that start 1st of the month following hire

• Eligibility in Company Performance-based bonuses annually

• Additional Employee Discounts and Perks

Company-Paid Benefits:

• $75 monthly student loan repayment program

• Basic Life Insurance

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• Long Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:

• Medical and Prescription insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans

• Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family

• Accident Plan

• Critical Illness Plan

• Hospital Indemnity Plan

• Pet Insurance

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Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process please email

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ultra Maritime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is fair respectful and inclusive and we make employment decisions based on qualifications merit and business needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity age national origin ancestry ethnicity marital status disability genetic information protected veteran status citizenship status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.

As a U.S. defense contractor Ultra Maritime maintains strict standards related to integrity compliance and security.

We operate a drug-free workplace and where permitted by law may conduct pre-employment background checks and substance-abuse screening based on role requirements.

Company: Ultra Maritime

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