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Automated Test Engineer for Missile Defense System

CFD Research Corporation
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/22/2026
About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com

CFD Research is seeking Automated Test Engineers to validate, verify, and stress-test core software capabilities. You will construct automated test suites, execute unit testing frameworks, and perform formal software verification workflows to guarantee that operational software meets rigorous mission criteria.

Basic Qualifications

  • Security Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Department of Defense Secret clearance (must maintain throughout contract performance).
  • Experience: 5 years of experience in software verification, quality assurance, and automated system testing.
  • Technical Proficiency: Mastery of automated testing frameworks, unit test creation, test script generation, and test report compilation.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience testing complex real-time software systems or missile defense simulation technologies.
  • Proficient track record working in an Agile/Scrum delivery framework.

Location: This role is based in the Huntsville, AL area, and is 100% onsite.

Benefits: CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

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