We are seeking an experienced Software and Systems Development Engineer to support the design, development, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of a new Test Framework - a purpose-built test orchestration and asset management platform operating within a classified development environment. Team member will work as a part of the engineering team, contributing across the full software development lifecycle of the Test Framework and its operational use.
The Test Framework is a distributed system that manages physical and virtual test infrastructure, orchestrates test execution, and stores and analyzes test results. It operates in an isolated environment with strict controls - creative problem-solving and debugging within those constraints is expected. The devices under test are embedded Linux systems operating in a physical lab network, so familiarity with embedded systems and networking is directly applicable.
Clearance Requirement : TS/SCI (no polygraph required)
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement new features across all Test Framework subsystems: Test Manager (configuration, orchestration, results) and Asset Manager (reservation, configuration, tasking, device adapters)
Define and implement service APIs using IDLs
Develop and maintain device adapters that abstract physical lab hardware (test devices, traffic generators, packet switches, optical switches) behind generic interfaces, including adapters for embedded Linux devices accessed over the network
Implement and maintain datastores across multiple database technologies, e.g., PostgreSQL, GraphDB, DynamoDB
Deploy and manage the Test Framework using Amazon CDK
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Amazon Pipelines and Gitlab Pipelines
Instrument and monitor services with CloudWatch, time series databases, and other alerting tools
Produce and maintain technical documentation
Provide technical support and guidance to users of the Test Framework
Triage and resolve production issues
Required Qualifications
5+ years of professional software development experience
Proficiency in Python or Rust; experience with both is a plus.
Proficiency in Bash scripting
Experience designing and building distributed systems
Experience defining service interfaces using an IDL
Experience with CI/CD pipeline design and implementation (GitLab CI, Jenkins, or equivalent)
Familiarity with containerization
Experience working in Linux/Unix environments, with an emphasis on console usage
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Amazon CDK or other Infrastructure as Code technologies
Experience with embedded Linux systems
Knowledge of networking fundamentals relevant to embedded and lab environments: Ethernet, IP routing, optical networking concepts, traffic generation and analysis
Experience developing in classified or air-gapped environments with restricted tooling
Experience with AWS CloudWatch for observability: metrics, logs, alarms, and dashboards
Experience with test framework technologies, e.g., pytest, pytest-bdd, robot, behave, etc.
Background in hardware-in-the-loop or lab automation testing environments
Why Work at M1?
Engage in meaningful, mission-oriented work with national impact
Collaborate with top-tier professionals in a high-performance environment
Work on cutting-edge projects with the latest technology
Enjoy a culture of innovation, integrity, and technical excellence
M1 Technology is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.