Software Engineer- Test Automation Systems
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 25, 2026. Ultra Maritime scores A on the Alion truth index.
Protecting What Matters. Powering the Future of Naval Technology.
Your work here has global impact. From developing sonar and radar systems to advancing unmanned and undersea platforms, our technologies empower the U.S. Navy and allied forces to operate in some of the world’s most complex environments.
As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we continue to push boundaries-driven by innovation, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence.
Join us as we shape the future of naval warfare-safeguarding the seas and strengthening navies worldwide.
Nationality Requirements
Due to the nature of the programs we support, certain roles may require candidates to meet U.S. nationality requirements and be eligible to obtain a security clearance.
Position Summary
You will help build and maintain the software infrastructure that validates and automates the testing of sonobuoys and related mission-critical systems. Your work ensures that every system deployed performs reliably in real-world operational conditions where failure is not an option. Your work ensures that systems behave exactly as expected before they are ever deployed into the field.Job Description
What You’ll Do
Design, develop, and maintain a central test execution engine used across engineering test stations
Build and enhance C++-based automation systems that execute structured test sequences
Develop software that interprets and runs YAML-defined test workflows
Integrate with engineering test equipment and lab systems to enable automated validation
Debug and resolve complex issues across software, systems, and test environments
Improve reliability, performance, and scalability of test execution infrastructure
Collaborate with test engineers and hardware teams to translate requirements into automated test capability
What Success Looks Like
In this role, success means:
Test systems execute reliably with minimal manual intervention
Engineering teams can trust automated test results for critical decision-making
Test execution workflows are scalable, repeatable, and maintainable
Issues in test environments are rapidly diagnosed and resolved
The test platform becomes a force multiplier for engineering and production teams
What You Bring
Core Experience
Bachelors degree in engineering or related field, with at least 4 years of experience in developing automated test systems
Strong professional experience in C++ software development
Experience building or maintaining test automation, validation, or integration systems
Strong debugging skills in complex, multi-system environments
Highly Valued
Experience with test frameworks or test execution systems
Exposure to hardware/software integration or lab environments
Experience working with configuration-driven systems (e.g., YAML, JSON, XML)
Familiarity with engineering or manufacturing test workflows
Background in aerospace, defense, robotics, automotive, or similar domains
Mindset
You think in systems, not just applications
You enjoy solving problems where software meets physical systems
You care deeply about reliability, precision, and repeatability
You’re motivated by mission-critical engineering work, not feature delivery
Due to the nature of work performed and access to export-controlled information, U.S. Citizenship is required.
What Ultra Maritime Offers You
At Ultra Maritime, we invest in our employees and their well-being:
Climate controlled, well-lit and clean work environment!
Work/life balance that includes up to 140 hours PTO for first year
8 Paid Holidays, with 3 floating holidays
401k Plan with Company Match
Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
Wellness Program and incentives
Company HSA contributions
Insurance Benefits that start 1st of the month following hire
Eligibility in Company Performance-based bonuses annually
Additional Employee Discounts and Perks
Company-Paid Benefits:
$75 monthly student loan repayment program
Basic Life Insurance
Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:
Medical and Prescription insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
Accident Plan
Critical Illness Plan
Hospital Indemnity Plan
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft
Reasonable accommodation statement: if you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [email protected]
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ultra Maritime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is fair, respectful, and inclusive, and we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
As a U.S. defense contractor, Ultra Maritime maintains strict standards related to integrity, compliance, and security.
We operate a drug-free workplace and, where permitted by law, may conduct pre-employment background checks and substance-abuse screening based on role requirements.
Company: Ultra Maritime