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Integration & Test Software Engineer 2

First Tek, Inc.
Linthicum Heights, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 8/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/21/2026

My name is Gaurav and I''m a Technical Recruiter at First Tek. We are currently sourcing candidates with the following skills. Kindly forward your resume if interested, do share with your friends and colleagues as well.

 

Job Title: Integration & Test Software Engineer 2

Location: Linthicum, MD — On-site

Client:American aerospace and defense company

Duration: 12 Month Contract

Pay Rate: $64/hr on w2

Job ID: 1678

 

Role Overview:

Seeking an Integration & Test Software Engineer 2 to design, develop, integrate, and test software used to manage test equipment and verify space payload systems. The role covers the full software development lifecycle within an Agile/Scrum environment, with a strong focus on Python, C , TCL, automated testing, and system integration.

 

Key Responsibilities:

·       Develop, integrate, operate, and maintain integration and test software.

·       Build software to control test equipment and execute automated tests.

·       Perform software and system integration, verification, debugging, and troubleshooting.

·       Participate in Agile/Scrum teams, design reviews, peer reviews, and technical reviews.

·       Analyze logs and test data to identify issues and verify system performance.

·       Ensure software and system requirements are satisfied end-to-end.

·       Collaborate with engineering and system specialists and provide recommendations to technical leads.

·       Support automation of Space System testing and verification using Jenkins and Robot Framework.

 

Required Qualifications:

·       Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or STEM.

·       8 years of software development experience with embedded real-time systems, or:

·       6 years with a Master''s degree, or

·       3 years with a PhD.

·       Strong Python development experience.

·       Ability to debug own code and understand existing/legacy code.

·       Experience with software integration, debugging, logs, and data analysis.

·       Experience developing in Linux and/or Windows environments.

·       Experience in software testing and system debugging.

·       Experience with software configuration management tools.

·       U.S. Citizenship required.

·       Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI. No clearance required to start.

 

Preferred Qualifications

·       Agile/Scrum experience.

·       C development experience.

·       TCL/Tk development experience.

·       Experience controlling test equipment through software, such as:

·       Oscilloscopes

·       Signal generators/analyzers

·       Power supplies

·       Experience integrating RF, digital, or optical systems/equipment.

·       Experience with Jenkins and Robot Framework.

·       Embedded Python optimization experience.

·       Ability to troubleshoot complex integrated applications and test setups.

·       Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.

·       Active TS/SCI clearance preferred.

·       Core Technical Skills

 

Must-Have:

Python, Embedded Software, Integration & Test, Software Testing/Debugging, Linux/Windows, Configuration Management.

 

Strong Plus:

C/C , TCL/Tk, Jenkins, Robot Framework, Embedded Systems Integration, Test Equipment Automation, Python Optimization, RF/Digital/Optical Systems, Atlassian tools.

 

Ideal Candidate:

An experienced embedded software engineer with strong Python skills who can work hands-on across software development, system integration, test automation, and debugging in a space/aerospace environment.

 

Gaurav UpadhyaySR. Technical RecruiterFirst Tek, Inc. 

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371 Hoes Lane, Suite 201, Piscataway, NJ 08854 

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