Search Jobs
Software Test Engineer
Job Description
Software Test Engineer
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Work Type: Onsite
Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule
Clearance: Eligible to Obtain Secret Clearance
Overview:
Seeking a Software Test Engineer to support regression and system-level testing for advanced military ground vehicle platforms. This role focuses on validating software releases, developing test procedures, debugging complex vehicle systems, and supporting both virtual and hardware-based test environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and execute system and regression test procedures
- Support testing of internal and external software releases
- Perform vehicle-level system regression testing in lab and on-vehicle environments
- Author detailed test cases from Software Requirements Specifications (SRS)
- Conduct boundary condition and negative-case testing
- Analyze logs and large datasets to identify trends and defects
- Generate detailed test reports including coverage metrics, defect density, and pass/fail results
- Collaborate with cross-functional software and vehicle integration teams
- Track defects and test execution using JIRA, DOORs, TestRail, Zephyr, or similar tools
- Support risk assessments and prioritization of regression testing efforts
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Systems, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of systems/regression testing experience
- 5+ years of test procedure and test case development experience
- Experience debugging complex vehicle systems
- Knowledge of CAN bus, LIN, Ethernet, and vehicle communication protocols
- Experience with test management and requirements tools such as JIRA, DOORs, TestRail, or Zephyr
- Strong written/verbal communication and technical documentation skills
- Ability to work around military vehicles and support occasional overtime/weekends
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with ground combat or automotive vehicle systems
- Familiarity with test automation frameworks
- Experience working in Agile development environments
- Ability to travel domestically/internationally as needed
- Strong independent troubleshooting and analytical skills
Why Join CPI?
For over 40 years, Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) has connected engineers with high-impact defense and advanced technology programs. We provide dedicated recruiter support, transparent communication, and opportunities aligned with your expertise and long-term career goals.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Joe Fisher
Technical Recruiter
I am a seasoned Technical Recruiter and retired U.S. Army Human Resources Specialist with two decades of experience building high-performing teams within government and defense; holding active Secret Clearance. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for directing the full recruiting cycle while providing the optimal candidate and stakeholder experience, as well as for building robust candidate pipelines and relationship networks to proactively meet hiring and staffing needs.
Currently, I am a Technical Recruiter with Contract Professionals Inc. I conduct full cycle recruiting, sourcing specialized engineering and IT positions for civilians and veterans, while piloting the successful placement of qualified candidates into approved government projects and programs. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, business partners, and hiring teams to ensure the company’s recruitment support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.
Colleagues describe me as a loyal, progressive, driven, down-to-earth, strategic and innovative recruiting expert who can be relied on to offer superior human resources solutions for complex corporate challenges.