WhiteFox Defense Technologies, Inc. · 4 days ago
Test Engineer II - Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS)
DFW Metroplex
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$125K/yr - $145K/yr
3+ years expWhiteFox Defense Technologies is a global leader in airspace security, specializing in innovative counter-drone and airspace management solutions. The role involves developing and validating advanced Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) solutions, focusing on designing, executing, and automating tests for integrated counter-drone technologies.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and scripts for C-UAS systems, covering functional, integration, system-level, and field testing in simulated and real-world scenarios
Perform test automation using frameworks such as Selenium (or equivalent tools like Cypress, Playwright, Appium, or custom Python/Java-based automation) for UI, API, and software component validation
Automate regression, smoke, and performance tests to improve efficiency and coverage of software interfaces, user dashboards, and networked subsystems
Conduct hands-on testing of hardware/software integrations, including sensor data processing, threat detection accuracy, and mitigation effectiveness (e.g., jamming, kinetic/non-kinetic effectors)
Analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues
Prepare detailed test reports, metrics, and documentation for stakeholders, including compliance with defense standards (e.g., MIL-STD)
Support field trials, range testing, and customer demonstrations, including safe operation of small UAS/drones for red-team/blue-team scenarios
Contribute to continuous improvement of test processes, CI/CD pipelines, and automation infrastructure
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Aerospace, Computer, Systems, or related field) or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in software/hardware test engineering, preferably in defense, aerospace, or autonomous systems
Proven hands-on experience with test automation, including scripting and framework development using Selenium (WebDriver preferred) or similar tools (e.g., Python-based automation with pytest/unittest, or Java equivalents)
Experience with RF hardware/software testing strongly preferred
Strong understanding of testing methodologies (black-box, white-box, integration, regression) and tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, Git, Jenkins for CI)
Familiarity with C-UAS or related technologies (e.g., radar/RF sensors, drone operations, electronic warfare concepts) is highly desirable
Ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional travel for field testing
Preferred
Experience testing unmanned systems, counter-drone tech, or similar (e.g., detection/tracking software, EO/IR/RF payloads)
Knowledge of drone flight operations, MAVLink protocols, or simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, AirSim)
Exposure to defense standards, safety protocols, or range testing environments
Additional automation tools (e.g., API testing with Postman/RestAssured, performance tools like JMeter)
Benefits
Company stock options
Health, Vision, Dental, Life, and AD&D Insurance
Unlimited PTO
Retirement: 401k and Roth (employer match up to 4% of base salary)
Company
WhiteFox Defense Technologies, Inc.
WhiteFox Defense Technologies has been a pioneer in counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) since the beginning of the industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$26.15M2019-09-18Series A· $12M
2018-12-06Series Unknown· $12M
2018-06-01Series A
Leadership Team
Christopher J. Ferrari-Steele
Chief Technology Officer
L.R. Fox
Founder & Chairman
Recent News
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