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 world’s most complex environments.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we continue to push boundaries—driven by innovation, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Join us as we shape the future of naval warfare—safeguarding 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

You’re 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 [email protected]

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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