Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Company Description Higher Ground LLC designs and builds the world’s most compact, easy-to-use, and secure satellite communicator, the SatPaq. This radio provides reliable and stealth connectivity solutions for users who need communication in remote or challenging environments. We supply special parts of the DOW with this tactical radio.

Team members have the opportunity to work on innovative hardware and software that enable critical, real-world communication. The environment values technical excellence, collaboration, and practical problem-solving. Role Description The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) is a full-time, on-site role based in Palo Alto, CA.

This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated test frameworks to validate firmware, mobile and backend services and system integrations for satellite communication products. Day-to-day activities include developing test strategies, writing test cases and test code, performing code reviews with development teams, and continuously improving test coverage and reliability.

The SDET collaborates closely with software engineers, product management, and QA to ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle, from requirements and design through deployment. The role also involves analyzing defects, troubleshooting complex issues in distributed systems, and contributing to best practices for performance, security, and reliability testing.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Computer Science, including data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Proficiency in Software Development Release Cycle.
• Programming, with experience writing production-quality and test automation code.
• Hands-on experience with Back-End Development, including APIs, microservices, and integration testing.
• Hands-on experience with embedded firmware automated testing.
• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and its application in designing maintainable test frameworks.
• Experience building and maintaining automated test suites (unit, integration, end-to-end) and using CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with cloud services, containers, or distributed systems testing is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.