Thunderbolt Solutions is seeking to hire a Software Integration and Test Engineer - II

Thunderbolt Solutions is a small, flexible company where are our motto ‘find a way or make one’ and it permeates every facet of our business. When faced with a technical challenge, we aim to exceed expectations by developing and fielding innovative solutions for defense and commercial markets in a manner unencumbered by bureaucracy.Thunderbolt Solutions operates in an environment that fosters transparency, innovation, collaboration, inclusion and a learning mindset focused on solutions that enhance employee engagement.
 

As a Thunderbolt Solutions team member, you will use your creativity and innovation to perform a variety of software engineering tasks to support our Customer onsite in Moorestown, NJ

• Develop working-level understanding of system architecture and inter-subsystem message flows in distributed pub/sub environments.
• Read and analyze production software code when required to support integration troubleshooting, gray-box validation, and development of requirement-aligned test procedures.
• Develop and execute system-level integration test procedures derived from documented software requirements, in parallel with or prior to software implementation, and document test outcomes.
• Identify, isolate, reproduce, document, and retest integration defects; capture logs, traces, and diagnostic data to support root cause analysis.
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated regression tests using Python; analyze failures to determine root cause (software, environment, or automation).
• Develop small utilities, scripts, or integration support tools to enhance testing, automation, and diagnostic capabilities.
• Install, configure, load, and integrate subsystem software builds into laboratory equipment suites; execute integration testing using hardware, simulators, and networked systems.
• Maintain laboratory system operability and equipment readiness, providing hands-on operational and technical support during integration and test activities, leveraging expertise in lab equipment and system behavior.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate laboratory resource usage to enable effective integration and test execution.
• Collaborate effectively with software developers, systems engineers, and integration teams in a configuration-controlled environment.
• Support integration events and testing activities outside standard business hours as required.

• Bachelor's degree or higher (in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field) or related technical discipline
• This position requires a government clearance, U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to work on-site in laboratory environments and support testing outside standard business hours.
•  2-4 years' experience of experience in software integration, system test, or software engineering in a structured, configuration-controlled environment.
• Experience executing system-level test procedures derived from documented requirements.
• Experience troubleshooting distributed software systems in Linux/Unix environments.
• Ability to read and analyze production software code written in C/C++, Java, or similar languages to support integration troubleshooting and gray-box validation.
• Proficiency in Python or comparable scripting language.
• Experience capturing and analyzing logs, traces, and diagnostic data to support root cause analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience integrating software in distributed or system-of-systems architectures.
• Familiarity with pub/sub messaging systems and message-based communication patterns.
• Experience developing automated test frameworks or integration support tooling.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated build/test environments.
• Experience using version control, artifact management, and issue/requirements tracking tools (e.g., Git, Artifactory, Jira, DOORS, Jazz, or similar).
• Exposure to performance analysis, performance metrics collection, or system resource monitoring tools.
• Industry-recognized certifications related to software testing, quality engineering, cybersecurity, or software development (e.g., ISTQB, Security+, or similar).

Thunderbolt Solutions offers competitive pay, paid time off (PTO) and benefits (health & 401(k)).

Pay Transparency Notice (New Jersey)

In accordance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, we are providing a good-faith salary range and a general description of benefits and other compensation for this role. The expected salary range for this position is $85,000–$130,000 annually. This range reflects the compensation the Company reasonably anticipates paying at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and business needs. A general description of benefits and other compensation will be provided during the hiring process and upon request.

Thunderbolt Software LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status

Note: This role is contingent upon contract award to Thunderbolt Solutions and additional requirements set forth by the customer.

Check us out at: https://tboltsolutions.com/ 

Thunderbolt Software LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.