Software Development Engineer in Test

About Us

Kägwerks designs and develops rugged, tactical operator-worn communications technologies that enable unmatched connectivity and integrated secure networking for the individual war fighter.

We strive to increase the survivability and lethality of the war fighter on the battlefield. We do so by providing unmatched integrated tactical communications solutions that help further our national security objectives.

About the Role

As a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), you will design and build automated test solutions for our advanced communication products. Working closely with R&D, test engineering, manufacturing, and customer support, you will help ensure our embedded systems are reliable, performant, and production-ready.

This is a hands-on role for a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and contributing across the full development lifecycle—from concept through to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure embedded software quality and reliability
• Work with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements and define test coverage
• Verify embedded system software interfaces and requirements
• Develop automated test software for embedded Linux, Windows, and Android platforms
• Participate in design reviews, application testing, and prototype evaluations
• Create and execute software test plans and document results
• Support additional engineering activities as required

About You

You are a mid-level SDET with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering (or similar) and experience developing and testing embedded and/or enterprise systems. You are hands-on, collaborative, and technically strong in Linux and embedded environments.

You take ownership of your work, communicate clearly, and are driven to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance software. You are quality-focused, comfortable working under pressure, and willing to contribute to ensure sprint and delivery commitments are met.

Knowledge & Experience

Required:

• Strong Linux development experience (applications, containers, VMs)
• Experience testing networking and routing (Ethernet, IP, VLANs, bridging)
• Experience testing system performance and power efficiency
• Strong software test automation skills
• Experience working in both Microsoft and Linux environments

Desirable:

• pytest, Robot Framework
• LAVA, Fuego
• OpenSTF / ADB
• Yocto ptest, LTP
• CTest (CMake), GoogleTest, KUnit
• TTCN-3 (Eclipse Titan)
• locust, k6, iperf, tc

Benefits and Culture

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for someone with genuine passion and a can-do attitude for what they do. Our staff receive 15 days accrued paid time off per year, 10 Federal holidays plus an additional 2 floating holidays, an opportunity to join our sponsored health and welfare plan, a generous 401k plan with matching employer contribution, an Employee Assistance Program, and more. Additionally, we offer flexible core working hours and we take a personal approach to training and development.

Interested in a career with us?

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