Senior Autonomy Software Quality Assurance and Test Engineer 2
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
- At least 5 years of experience designing and running test programs for complex software or integrated software/hardware systems is required.
- Strong experience with test planning, regression testing, and analyzing test results is required.
- Experience working with hardware systems, sensors, or embedded platforms is required.
- Strong analytical skills, including log analysis and data-driven diagnostics, are required.
- The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense security clearance.
- Design, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans covering functional, regression, performance, integration, and safety testing for software and hardware systems.
- Conduct hands-on testing of autonomy modules, sensors, onboard systems, ground-control interfaces, and mission execution workflows.
- Analyze test outputs and produce clear test reports, defect logs, and actionable recommendations.
- Identify testing risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Support flight test activities in coordination with Field Service Engineers and engineering teams.
- Manage test equipment, simulation tools, hardware-in-the-loop setups, and bench-test environments.
- Work cross-functionally with software engineers, autonomy specialists, and integration teams to ensure consistent product quality across multiple original equipment manufacturer platforms.
- Contribute to staffing, test-schedule planning, and future test strategy development.
- Prepare documentation, artifacts, and validation materials for internal reviews and external stakeholders.
- Prior experience testing autonomy, robotics, or aerospace systems is preferred.
- Familiarity with Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence, is preferred.
- Experience supporting field test or demonstration events is preferred.
- Experience with simulation tools such as AFSIM or AirSim is preferred.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance is preferred.
- An FAA Part 107 license is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are preferred.
About the company
SS&C Technologies provides software and services that power financial services and healthcare by supporting operations for investment firms, asset managers, insurers, and healthcare organizations, including fund administration, portfolio accounting, data processing, and workflow automation. It uses integrated platforms plus professional services to implement, customize, and support these systems, and has grown through many acquisitions to add capabilities like robotic process automation and data management. The company differentiates itself through its large scale, broad end-to-end offerings, and a ecosystem that covers multiple back-office functions. Its goal is to extend its services and weave in new technologies to help clients run complex operations more efficiently, compliantly, and at scale.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$13M
Headquarters
Burlington, Massachusetts
Founded
1976
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- May 2026 hiring of Javorsek, Dube, and Dille signals aggressive 2026 growth execution.
- 2026 contracts with Army Xtechoverwatch and DARPA Abel validate technical credibility.
- VENOM surfaced publicly at Sea Air Space 2026, improving visibility with naval buyers.
What critics are saying
- Revenue concentrates in U.S. defense SBIR work, including $2.0 million Army and $999,879 DARPA awards.
- Programs depend on government procurement cycles; any budget delay hits 2027 growth immediately.
- Large primes and better-funded autonomy startups can outspend Scientific Systems on production and capture.
What makes Scientific Systems unique
- Scientific Systems builds software-defined autonomy for crewed and uncrewed systems across domains.
- Its 2026 leadership hire, Dan Javorsek, ties directly to DARPA and JADC2.
- The company combines Army, DARPA, and maritime autonomy experience into one platform stack.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Family Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Hybrid Work Options
- Meal Benefits
- Wellness Program
- Professional Development Budget