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Red 6 is an innovative augmented reality (AR) technology startup specializing in synthetic air combat training. The company's ATARS product enables pilots to simulate realistic, scalable training in dynamic outdoor environments.
As a Software Test Engineer, you will join the Integration and Test team to develop and execute manual and automated tests for augmented reality software systems. Working under the guidance of senior test engineers and the test lead, you will translate assigned requirements into test cases and procedures, capture objective test evidence, document defects, and maintain reliable test environments.
Key responsibilities include:
- Translating product and system requirements into detailed test cases, procedures, and contributions to research, qualification, and acceptance test plans
- Executing manual and automated software tests, including hardware-in-the-loop testing, using established test environments
- Creating processes and procedures for software testing, reporting, and defect adjudication; identifying improvement opportunities
- Establishing plans for testing during large test campaigns
- Documenting test results, defects, reproduction steps, and verification evidence with clear traceability to requirements
- Troubleshooting software issues on Linux-based systems using logs, controlled recreations, and collaboration with software engineers
- Developing and maintaining automated checks within existing CI/CD pipelines under guidance
- Partnering with software developers to understand new functionality, identify testability concerns, and develop test coverage
- Supporting preparation and execution of large test campaigns, including flight test briefs and debriefs when assigned
- Occasionally supporting the Hardware Test team with integrated test activities
- Participating in design discussions and code reviews related to software quality, testability, and defect prevention
You will collaborate daily with software development and product teams and occasionally support the Hardware Test team during integrated activities involving electronics, computing, and optical hardware.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 2–5 years of experience in a software test or software development role within an Agile product development environment
- Experience designing and executing detailed test cases, procedures, and test plans
- Hands-on experience with software testing methods and tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Pytest, Jira, Jenkins, GitLab, Qase, or comparable tools
- Experience with integration and regression testing, defect tracking, and test result reporting
- Working knowledge of white box, black box, and functional testing methods
- Experience using Linux-based software systems and analyzing application logs
- Familiarity with CI/CD workflows
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Python experience for test automation or test tooling
- Exposure to C++ codebases or ability to read C++ for test analysis and issue investigation
- Experience testing web applications or user-facing software products
- Experience contributing to automated test environments or hardware-in-the-loop test systems
- Experience with augmented reality, virtual reality, computer vision, six degree of freedom tracking, or wearable display systems
- Experience in a military, aviation, or defense technology environment
