Position Title: Software Development Engineer in Test
Location: Alexandria VA
Clearance Requirement:Candidate must have the ability to obtain a clearance
Travel:Less than 25%
Employment type: Full Time
Research Innovations Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big slow status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally improves the world. We build advanced software solutions for government and military missions applying agile development and user-centered design to solve complex mission-critical problems.
Dragonfly is RIIs next-generation electromagnetic spectrum operations platform combining advanced sensor integration GPU-accelerated signal processing artificial intelligence and autonomous spectrum operations to deliver real-time spectrum awareness passive target detection electronic warfare support and mission-focused analytics across man-portable vehicle-mounted maritime and airborne environments.
We are seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to ensure the quality reliability and operational readiness of Dragonflys software across its full mission capability this role you will design and execute test strategies spanning controlled lab environments and live outdoor RF collection scenarios validating everything from core signal processing pipelines and direction finding accuracy to partner system integrations and the browser-based tactical UI. You will work closely with software engineers systems integrators and program teams to define acceptance criteria build automated test frameworks and drive defects to resolution. The ideal candidate brings a strong software testing foundation combined with a genuine interest in RF systems electronic warfare or defense technologies and thrives in a hands-on environment where the lab is just as likely to be a parking lot with an antenna as it is a bench in an office.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Automated Test Development & Validation
Design develop and maintain automated test frameworks supporting Dragonflys microservices-based software architecture browser-based tactical user interface RF signal processing pipelines and REST/GraphQL APIs.
Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans test procedures test cases and requirements traceability matrices aligned with system-level requirements customer objectives and mission use cases.
Collaborate with software hardware and systems engineering teams to define acceptance criteria identify defects early in the development lifecycle and support quality assurance activities within CI/CD pipelines.
Maintain automated regression test suites to ensure software stability performance and repeatability across product releases.
System Integration & Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing
Perform hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing across the complete Dragonfly platform including processing units direction-finding antennas software-defined radios and associated peripherals.
Validate subsystem and end-to-end system integrations ensuring interoperability between Dragonfly external partner systems and command-and-control (C2) platforms.
Verify system functionality data flow integrity and operational performance across integrated hardware and software environments.
Support verification activities for new hardware configurations software releases and system enhancements prior to operational deployment.
RF Performance & Mission Capability Verification
Execute structured laboratory testing of RF detection direction finding geolocation EMCON monitoring and spectrum awareness capabilities against documented requirements and performance specifications.
Validate GPU-accelerated digital signal processing functions including multi-channel direction finding signal correlation emitter characterization and machine learning-based antenna calibration algorithms.
Verify wide-band survey operations signal classification direction finding accuracy and real-time signal processing performance across representative operational scenarios.
Conduct RF performance assessments to ensure mission systems meet accuracy responsiveness and operational effectiveness requirements.
Field Testing & Operational Evaluation
Plan and execute outdoor field testing activities involving live RF signal collection and operational system employment.
Evaluate system performance under realistic environmental conditions validating signal detection geolocation accuracy direction finding performance and spectrum monitoring capabilities.
Document environmental variables test configurations and operational conditions to ensure repeatable and defensible test results.
Support customer demonstrations operational assessments and field validation events as required.
Test Documentation & Continuous Improvement
Document test results anomalies defect reports regression outcomes and corrective actions with clear reproduction steps and supporting technical evidence.
Maintain detailed testing records quality documentation and verification artifacts supporting system acceptance and product readiness reviews.
Analyze test results and performance trends to identify reliability issues software defects integration risks and opportunities for system improvement.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by refining test methodologies expanding automation coverage and improving overall product quality and mission readiness.
WHAT YOU HAVE DONE
3 years of SDET or software QA engineering experience ideally within defense RF or embedded systems domains
Developed and maintained automated test suites using Python Rust or similar languages against REST or GraphQL APIs
Written and executed test plans covering both functional and integration testing for complex multi-component systems
Performed field or outdoor hardware/software validation testing with comfort operating in varied environments including vehicle-mounted or field-deployed configurations
Worked with Linux-based systems (RHEL/Rocky or equivalent) and have familiarity with Docker containerized environments
Tested or operated software-defined radio (SDR) systems or spectrum analysis tools
Used defect tracking and test management tools (Jira Gitlab) to manage test coverage and report quality metrics
Collaborated within Agile/Scrum development teams alongside engineers product owners and program managers
EVEN BETTER
Hands-on experience with RF signal collection spectrum analysis or electronic warfare / SIGINT systems
Familiarity with direction finding concepts geolocation techniques (LOB TDOA) or signal characterization workflows
Experience testing AI/ML inference pipelines or GPU-accelerated compute (NVIDIA CUDA)
Background testing military or government systems against MIL-STD compliance requirements (MIL-STD-810 MIL-STD-461 etc.)
Exposure to JICD 4.2 ISA or similar defense data standards and interoperability testing
Experience with performance and stress testing of real-time data processing systems
Active DoD security clearance (Secret or above)
Prior work with unmanned systems (UAS) vehicle-mounted sensor platforms or field-deployed tactical equipment
#LI-TC1
At RII we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. Its one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.
We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules health insurance coverage paid time off 401k with a company match paid parental leave access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one and all paid for by RII.
Its all part of another of our core values: Stay human. Its why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters include a community game room pantry massage chair and an escape room among other amenities. Its why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.
Research Innovations Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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Position Title: Software Development Engineer in TestLocation: Alexandria VAClearance Requirement:Candidate must have the ability to obtain a clearanceTravel:Less than 25%Employment type: Full TimeResearch Innovations Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big slow status quo with transformative technol...
Position Title: Software Development Engineer in Test
Location: Alexandria VA
Clearance Requirement:Candidate must have the ability to obtain a clearance
Travel:Less than 25%
Employment type: Full Time
Research Innovations Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big slow status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally improves the world. We build advanced software solutions for government and military missions applying agile development and user-centered design to solve complex mission-critical problems.
Dragonfly is RIIs next-generation electromagnetic spectrum operations platform combining advanced sensor integration GPU-accelerated signal processing artificial intelligence and autonomous spectrum operations to deliver real-time spectrum awareness passive target detection electronic warfare support and mission-focused analytics across man-portable vehicle-mounted maritime and airborne environments.
We are seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to ensure the quality reliability and operational readiness of Dragonflys software across its full mission capability this role you will design and execute test strategies spanning controlled lab environments and live outdoor RF collection scenarios validating everything from core signal processing pipelines and direction finding accuracy to partner system integrations and the browser-based tactical UI. You will work closely with software engineers systems integrators and program teams to define acceptance criteria build automated test frameworks and drive defects to resolution. The ideal candidate brings a strong software testing foundation combined with a genuine interest in RF systems electronic warfare or defense technologies and thrives in a hands-on environment where the lab is just as likely to be a parking lot with an antenna as it is a bench in an office.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Automated Test Development & Validation
Design develop and maintain automated test frameworks supporting Dragonflys microservices-based software architecture browser-based tactical user interface RF signal processing pipelines and REST/GraphQL APIs.
Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans test procedures test cases and requirements traceability matrices aligned with system-level requirements customer objectives and mission use cases.
Collaborate with software hardware and systems engineering teams to define acceptance criteria identify defects early in the development lifecycle and support quality assurance activities within CI/CD pipelines.
Maintain automated regression test suites to ensure software stability performance and repeatability across product releases.
System Integration & Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing
Perform hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing across the complete Dragonfly platform including processing units direction-finding antennas software-defined radios and associated peripherals.
Validate subsystem and end-to-end system integrations ensuring interoperability between Dragonfly external partner systems and command-and-control (C2) platforms.
Verify system functionality data flow integrity and operational performance across integrated hardware and software environments.
Support verification activities for new hardware configurations software releases and system enhancements prior to operational deployment.
RF Performance & Mission Capability Verification
Execute structured laboratory testing of RF detection direction finding geolocation EMCON monitoring and spectrum awareness capabilities against documented requirements and performance specifications.
Validate GPU-accelerated digital signal processing functions including multi-channel direction finding signal correlation emitter characterization and machine learning-based antenna calibration algorithms.
Verify wide-band survey operations signal classification direction finding accuracy and real-time signal processing performance across representative operational scenarios.
Conduct RF performance assessments to ensure mission systems meet accuracy responsiveness and operational effectiveness requirements.
Field Testing & Operational Evaluation
Plan and execute outdoor field testing activities involving live RF signal collection and operational system employment.
Evaluate system performance under realistic environmental conditions validating signal detection geolocation accuracy direction finding performance and spectrum monitoring capabilities.
Document environmental variables test configurations and operational conditions to ensure repeatable and defensible test results.
Support customer demonstrations operational assessments and field validation events as required.
Test Documentation & Continuous Improvement
Document test results anomalies defect reports regression outcomes and corrective actions with clear reproduction steps and supporting technical evidence.
Maintain detailed testing records quality documentation and verification artifacts supporting system acceptance and product readiness reviews.
Analyze test results and performance trends to identify reliability issues software defects integration risks and opportunities for system improvement.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by refining test methodologies expanding automation coverage and improving overall product quality and mission readiness.
WHAT YOU HAVE DONE
3 years of SDET or software QA engineering experience ideally within defense RF or embedded systems domains
Developed and maintained automated test suites using Python Rust or similar languages against REST or GraphQL APIs
Written and executed test plans covering both functional and integration testing for complex multi-component systems
Performed field or outdoor hardware/software validation testing with comfort operating in varied environments including vehicle-mounted or field-deployed configurations
Worked with Linux-based systems (RHEL/Rocky or equivalent) and have familiarity with Docker containerized environments
Tested or operated software-defined radio (SDR) systems or spectrum analysis tools
Used defect tracking and test management tools (Jira Gitlab) to manage test coverage and report quality metrics
Collaborated within Agile/Scrum development teams alongside engineers product owners and program managers
EVEN BETTER
Hands-on experience with RF signal collection spectrum analysis or electronic warfare / SIGINT systems
Familiarity with direction finding concepts geolocation techniques (LOB TDOA) or signal characterization workflows
Experience testing AI/ML inference pipelines or GPU-accelerated compute (NVIDIA CUDA)
Background testing military or government systems against MIL-STD compliance requirements (MIL-STD-810 MIL-STD-461 etc.)
Exposure to JICD 4.2 ISA or similar defense data standards and interoperability testing
Experience with performance and stress testing of real-time data processing systems
Active DoD security clearance (Secret or above)
Prior work with unmanned systems (UAS) vehicle-mounted sensor platforms or field-deployed tactical equipment
#LI-TC1
At RII we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. Its one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.
We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules health insurance coverage paid time off 401k with a company match paid parental leave access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one and all paid for by RII.
Its all part of another of our core values: Stay human. Its why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters include a community game room pantry massage chair and an escape room among other amenities. Its why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.
Research Innovations Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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