Software Development Engineer

Job Title: Test Engineer (Software)

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with Naval hardware and Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems while contributing to the design, development, and testing of modern ATE software. You will support the migration and modernization of legacy test systems, help translate and reverse-engineer existing PASCAL routines into contemporary languages such as C , LabVIEW, and TestStand, and verify the software you develop through thorough testing and checkout. Over time, you will grow into a subject matter expert for multiple ATE systems, supporting both new designs and ongoing sustainment efforts. You will collaborate closely with a team of skilled, self-motivated engineers to create state-of-the-art test systems that help modernize critical government technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software solutions for automated test equipment (ATE) systems used with Naval hardware.
• Work hands-on with Naval hardware and Automated Test Equipment systems to support integration, verification, and troubleshooting.
• Support the design, development, and maintenance of ATE software, with the opportunity to grow into a leading role on key projects.
• Read, translate, and reverse-engineer legacy PASCAL software routines into modern supported languages including C , LabVIEW, and TestStand.
• Perform testing and checkout of newly developed or migrated software to ensure functionality, reliability, and accuracy.
• Analyze technical documentation to understand the operation and function of legacy systems in order to modernize and improve their design.
• Become a subject matter expert on the software for multiple ATE systems, supporting both new design efforts and long-term sustainment.
• Collaborate with a team of skilled, self-motivated peers to design and implement state-of-the-art test systems.
• Apply strong knowledge of electrical test and measurement concepts to develop and validate automated test solutions.
• Support code migration and hardware integration activities involving National Instruments platforms such as PXI, LabVIEW, and TestStand.

Essential Skills

• At least 4 years of experience designing software solutions for automated test equipment (ATE) systems.
• Strong working knowledge of concepts related to electrical test and measurement.
• Hands-on experience with Automated Test Equipment, including software and hardware integration.
• Proficiency with National Instruments products, including PXI, LabVIEW, and TestStand.
• Experience with test engineering and electrical testing in a hardware-focused environment.
• Proficiency in C for test software development and code migration.
• Experience working with test equipment and automated test systems in a production or R&D setting.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical documentation for legacy systems and apply it to modernization efforts.
• Eligibility to obtain a security clearance up to the level of SECRET.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or another engineering discipline combined with multiple years of software development experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with PASCAL and experience translating or reverse-engineering legacy PASCAL code.
• Experience with code migration from legacy languages and platforms to modern environments such as C , LabVIEW, and TestStand.
• Experience working with National Instruments (NI) ecosystems and tools for automated test solutions.
• Experience with hardware integration involving PXI-based test systems.
• Interest in modernizing outdated government or defense-related systems and improving existing test infrastructures.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with self-motivated engineering peers.
• Demonstrated ability to become a subject matter expert on complex test systems over time.

Work Environment

This position is fully onsite at a Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) facility, five days per week, working directly with Naval hardware and Automated Test Equipment systems. You will operate in a secure, engineering-focused environment that emphasizes hands-on interaction with test equipment, PXI-based platforms, and National Instruments tools such as LabVIEW and TestStand. The setting supports close collaboration with other engineers and offers exposure to state-of-the-art test technologies while contributing to the modernization of critical government systems.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middletown, RI.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Middletown,RI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

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Salary : $60 - $70