Test Automation Lead

Job Description:

Job Description
Join BAE Systems’ Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area and lead the development of the next‑generation RF software for the P‑8A Poseidon Self‑Protection (P8‑ASP) program. Building on a $95 million U.S. Navy contract, which is BAE’s electronic‑warfare solution that detects, exploits, and counters advanced missile threats, you will help shape a capability of strategic importance. As the Test Automation lead for the P‑8A Poseidon Self‑Protection (P8‑ASP) program, you will drive the development of a robust, automated test framework verifies the integration of the software and requirements throughout the pod –ensuring the pod’s early‑threat detection and counter‑measure functions meet stringent airworthiness, effectiveness, and rapid‑modernization requirements for the Poseidon and future high‑value airborne assets.

In this position you will design, develop, and maintain a Python‑based integration‑test suite that exercises the full end‑to‑end signal‑processing chain on real hardware and in simulated environments. You will create reusable test libraries, CI/CD pipelines, and automated reporting mechanisms that enable rapid regression testing across multiple software releases. While Python is the primary language, familiarity with C++ and Ada will allow you to extend test harnesses into low‑level firmware and leveraged code bases, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the pod’s open‑architecture components. Leveraging Agile and DevSecOps practices, you will work closely with systems, hardware, and software engineers to embed test automation early in the development lifecycle, reducing integration risk and accelerating time‑to‑production.

As the Test Automation lead you will work with the U.S. Navy and other customer sites, traveling as needed to support on‑site integration, troubleshoot issues, and conduct acceptance testing. You will present test results and risk assessments at customer interchange meetings, mentor junior test engineers, and champion best‑in‑class verification processes across the program. By delivering a scalable, maintainable automation framework, you will help safeguard the Poseidon crew, extend mission capability, and uphold BAE Systems’ mission—We Protect Those Who Protect Us®. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of electronic‑warfare testing on a high‑impact, long‑term program with strong funding and strategic importance.

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Active Secret Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, and minimum of 10 years work experience or equivalent experience in Test Automation
Demonstrated ability to develop, lead, and motivate technical teams
Experience in embedded software development in C/C++
Foundation in Object-Oriented design and implementation principles
Software engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
Software testing, validation, and verification activities
Understanding of Agile and DevSecOps development practices and CI/CD pipelines
Strong communication skills and ability to contribute to customer meetings, technical reviews, and design discussions

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Master’s degree in computer science or computer engineering
Full life-cycle software development
Customer/Subcontractor interfacing

Experience using Git/Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Job Ident #: 122917BR

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

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Job Info

Location

Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs