HMI Test Engineer

HMI Test Engineer

Department: Systems Engineering

Location: 320 Congress Street, Floor 1 Boston, MA 02210

Autonodyne is a Boston-based software company working to provide additive autonomy to unmanned vehicles in land, sea, and air domains. Our technology stack applies mainly to the defense sector, but we view most of our work as dual use for commercial applications.

The ideal candidate is a test or systems engineer with background in Human Machine Interface (HMI) testing, UI design, autonomous and aviation systems, and/or software. This role will focus on creating and executing test plans for HMIs for next-generation unmanned platforms, ensuring they adhere to program requirements and meet operational, safety, and usability standards. As a contributing member of the systems engineering team, you will work across disciplines to evaluate how operators interact with systems, be ingrained in software teams to evaluate the technical readiness of our products throughout the development cycles, and be an important member in building safe, intuitive, and mission-ready HMI solutions. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute test plans for Human Machine Interface systems integrated with autonomous platforms. 
• Perform V&V aligned with industry standards and program objectives. 
• Collaborate closely with systems engineers, software developers, and UX/UI teams to define and refine interface functionality. 
• Ensure HMI designs comply with regulations and operational intent. 
• Contribute to system integration and acceptance testing using real-time simulation and operational scenarios. 
• Create detailed test documentation including procedures, reports, and traceability to systems requirements. 
• Interface with end users for feedback and iterative testing cycles. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Human Factors, or related field. 
• 3  years of experience in a HMI Testing, V&V, or systems/software engineering within the aerospace or defense industry. 
• Experience in GIT version-control software. 
• Familiarity with the Systems Engineering concepts of requirements traceability, system architecture, system integration, verification and validation, and lifecycle management. 
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with team members, internal leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex projects and assignments.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new domains, technologies, and priorities.
• Attention to detail and excellent time management and organization skills.
• US Citizenship required. 
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Active DoD Secret Clearance. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of scrum and agile software processes. 
• Hands-on experience with real-time simulations and monitoring tools.
• Experience in military or commercial aviation systems. 
• Active DoD Secret Clearance. 

Travel:

This position will likely involve travel to customer and non-customer sites principally in North America (up to 20%) but global travel is also possible.

Other Criteria:

Security clearance (active or previous) or the ability to be granted one desired.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $180,000 per year

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:

Autonodyne provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, genetic information, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, family care status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability, medical

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Systems engineering: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Boston, MA 02210: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boston, MA 02210

Salary : $110,000 - $180,000