Software Test Engineer
Software Test Engineer
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Work Type: Onsite
Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule
Clearance: Eligible to Obtain Secret Clearance
Overview:
Seeking a Software Test Engineer to support regression and system-level testing for advanced military ground vehicle platforms. This role focuses on validating software releases, developing test procedures, debugging complex vehicle systems, and supporting both virtual and hardware-based test environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and execute system and regression test procedures
- Support testing of internal and external software releases
- Perform vehicle-level system regression testing in lab and on-vehicle environments
- Author detailed test cases from Software Requirements Specifications (SRS)
- Conduct boundary condition and negative-case testing
- Analyze logs and large datasets to identify trends and defects
- Generate detailed test reports including coverage metrics, defect density, and pass/fail results
- Collaborate with cross-functional software and vehicle integration teams
- Track defects and test execution using JIRA, DOORs, TestRail, Zephyr, or similar tools
- Support risk assessments and prioritization of regression testing efforts
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer, Systems, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of systems/regression testing experience
- 5+ years of test procedure and test case development experience
- Experience debugging complex vehicle systems
- Knowledge of CAN bus, LIN, Ethernet, and vehicle communication protocols
- Experience with test management and requirements tools such as JIRA, DOORs, TestRail, or Zephyr
- Strong written/verbal communication and technical documentation skills
- Ability to work around military vehicles and support occasional overtime/weekends
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with ground combat or automotive vehicle systems
- Familiarity with test automation frameworks
- Experience working in Agile development environments
- Ability to travel domestically/internationally as needed
- Strong independent troubleshooting and analytical skills
Why Join CPI?
For over 40 years, Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) has connected engineers with high-impact defense and advanced technology programs. We provide dedicated recruiter support, transparent communication, and opportunities aligned with your expertise and long-term career goals.
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
