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Test Engineer: HSV-26136

Decibelresearch • Huntsville, Alabama, United States

onsitefull-time
Posted Sep 16, 2026
  • Role & seniority

    • Test Engineer / Software Test Engineer (individual contributor)

    • ~2–5 years experience (Bachelor’s + 2 years; not to exceed 5)

  • Location & work type

    • Huntsville, AL

    • Full-time, in-office / closed-area environment (must be able to support)

  • Stack/tools

    • Languages: C++, Python, Ada, Java (also mentions Mongo, HTML)

    • Automation: Python scripting, Eggplant (preferred)

    • CI/CD / test tools: Jenkins, automated test tools

    • Version/config management: Git/GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket, Jira

    • OS/tools (preferred): Linux, Bash, SQL, MATLAB

    • Security/ops related: containerized virtual environments

    • Domain: Ground Fire Control (GFC) for Ground Weapons System (GWS)

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Support GWS program test efforts for GFC product in an integrated test environment

    • Develop/maintain test plans, procedures, and/or perform test execution

    • Perform systems integration testing and support requirements collaboration/root-cause analysis

  • Must-have skills

    • Software testing experience: test planning, procedures, execution

    • Understanding of systems integration in a test environment

    • Requirements development/collaboration knowledge

    • Python and automation scripting

    • Proficiency with Git-based version control and repository workflows (branches/commits/PRs)

    • Agile experience and

Full Description

deciBel Research has an immediate opening for a Test Engineer in Huntsville, AL.

Position Description

  • The selected Software Test Engineer responsibilities will include the support of the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as an individual contributor on the Test Team for the Ground Fire Control (GFC) product. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/teams comprised of all experience levels.

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline.

Experience Requirements

  • 2 Years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline; Not to exceed 5 years of experience
  • Experience as a software tester and integrator; including working test plans, procedures, or test execution
  • Understanding of systems integration of system components within an integrated test environment
  • Knowledge of requirements development and collaboration
  • Experience with Object-Oriented development languages such as C++, Python, Ada, JAVA, Mongo, HTML
  • Knowledge of Python and automation scripting

Familiarity with configuration management tools: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, Jenkins, and others Experience using GitHub (repositories, branches, commits, pull requests), Bitbucket, Version Control, Repository management, and Data/Configuration management. Experience with Agile and automated test tools Must be able to support an in-office / closed-area work environment full-time

Special Skills Desired

  • Current/Active Top Secret Clearance
  • Understanding of containerized virtual environments
  • Familiarity with Linux, Bash, SQL, Matlab
  • Eggplant test automation tool experience
  • Understanding of root cause analysis and analyzing large data log files
  • Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Software TestingSystems IntegrationC++PythonAdaJavaGitGitHubGitLabBitbucketJiraJenkinsAgileLinuxSQLMatlabmulti-location

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