Senior Test Lead - Java, Python, C++

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong experience in C/C development across Unix platforms to support mission‑critical aerospace programs. This position is 100% onsite in Everett, Washington and requires close collaboration with engineering, systems, and hardware teams in a highly regulated, export‑controlled environment.

The role involves working on legacy and modernized systems, platform migrations, and software solutions that interface closely with hardware and CAD‑driven environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using C and C  across native Unix platforms
• Work closely with hardware and systems teams to ensure software/hardware compatibility
• Support and execute platform migrations, including Solaris to Unix/Linux application transitions
• Develop and maintain Unix scripts and perform Unix admin‑level programming using Perl and/or Python
• Participate in system integration, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis
• Support applications interacting with CAD (Computer‑Aided Design) tools
• Work with relational databases for data persistence and processing
• Maintain and manage code using industry‑standard configuration and version control tools
• Contribute to technical documentation, design artifacts, and project reports
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams while adhering to program, quality, and compliance standards

Required Qualifications

• 5–8 years of professional experience in software development
• Strong hands‑on development experience with C and C
• Experience working on Unix‑based platforms, including legacy and modern environments
• Solid understanding of software and hardware integration
• Experience with Solaris, Linux (Oracle 8 , Red Hat 6/7), and Windows operating systems
• Proficiency in Unix scripting and administration using Perl and/or Python
• Experience with relational databases such as:
• SQL Server
• Oracle
• Teradata
• Experience using configuration control tools, including:
• Git
• Visual SourceSafe
• ClearCase
• SCCS
• Familiarity with project management and ALM tools such as:
• Team Foundation Server (TFS)
• Quality Center
• Strong documentation skills using Microsoft Word, Visio, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing solutions in Java or other modern programming languages
• Experience developing web‑based applications
• Exposure to aerospace/defense or other highly regulated industries
• Experience working in onsite customer environments
• Familiarity with CAD‑driven engineering workflows

ITAR / Export Control Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

All applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR, which includes:

• U.S. Citizens
• U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders)
• Political Asylees or Refugees

Applicants who do not meet ITAR eligibility requirements cannot be considered.

Work Location

• Onsite only at customer facility in Everett, WA
• Remote or hybrid work is not permitted due to program and security requirements

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $ 92000 per year

Pay Range Maximum: $ 141000 per year

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.

shubha.pr@hcl.com