Software Test Engineer

NetAcquire Corporation is pleased to announce an opening for a Software Test Engineer. Working with a small team of experienced engineers, you will fulfill a key role in end-to-end testing and delivery of real-time telemetry data processing systems deployed in aerospace and defense industries. NetAcquire products have a direct impact on customers in range safety, launch facilities, vehicle tracking & testing, on-ground satellite simulation, and more.We are looking for someone who is eager to grow technical proficiency, to learn new technologies, and expand into a leadership role that directly impacts NetAcquire product success. NetAcquire products are deployed on Windows and Linux hosts.Duties and ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and execute test scenarios against software products under development: Testing methods and types (regression, stress, reliability, etc.), Continuous improvement, Test automation, Customer-facing product documentationTroubleshoot product failures, report issues, and verify issue fixesProduce and maintain test scenario documentationContribute to test planning activities and documentationCollaborate with engineering colleagues to achieve work priorities and schedulesRequired Skill and ExperienceHands-on software testingHands-on networking (protocols, cabling, switches, etc.)Excellent communication skill (verbal and written)Seasoned interpersonal abilitiesInternally motivated, accepts responsibility, self-starterAdditional Preferred Skills and ExperienceTest automationLinux server administrationVirtualization technologiesConfiguration and source code managementProgramming (C, C++, Python, Java, object-oriented code, BASH, Windows batch)Test scenario design, documentation, and organizationcategorizationWeb application testingNetwork administration (TCPIP, UDP, DNS, Wireshark, IP routing and tunneling).Network and data security (HTTPS, TLS, certificates, cryptography).Team leadership and mentoringTechnologies In Use at NetAcquireGit for Source Code Management (SCM)GitHub for Issue Tracking and Project ManagementCryptography (X.509 certificates, data stream encryptiondecryption)Programming Languages (C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, Rust, BASH, Windows batch)Linux-hosted real-time server architectureGraphical client application hosted on multiple operating systemsStructured data formats (JSON, XML, HTML)Network traffic inspection (Wireshark)GNU build chainManaged Ethernet switchesLinux-hosted firewall and static IP routingProprietary API for test automationHigh speed serial communication (RS-422, RS-485, RS-232)IRIG 106Education Requirements4-year technical degreeRelevant training in computer science, computer engineering, or similarPhysical RequirementsWorking at a desktop computerPhysical lab maintenance (cabling, physical gear setup)ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES ARE BEING ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME. Due to the nature of our work as a government contractor, some employee positions are required to have full U.S Citizenship at the time of hire.For more information, visit us at For confidential consideration, send your resume attached to an e-mail message to describing your interests and referencing ad STE49. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters. Please, no telephone Acquire Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Created: 2025-02-21