Software Integration Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

We are seeking a hands-on Software Integration Engineer with strong experience in Python-based development and hardware integration. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and thrives in an environment that bridges software, electrical, and mechanical systems. You will play a key role in designing and implementing test benches that ensure the reliability and performance of robotic subassemblies across the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities:

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Analyze and understand test box requirements for multiple manufacturing stages

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Collaborate with internal engineering teams to define the testing process for each system

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Work closely with electrical engineers to identify necessary actuators and sensors

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Develop Python code to interface with test bench hardware (via Galil PLCs)

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Design and implement GUI wireframes and screens using the PySide Python library

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Create and manage event-driven test sequences with multi-threaded logic

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Configure Windows 10 PCs and Galil PLCs for test execution

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Update and maintain database code for new data types and testing parameters

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Conduct software integration testing and troubleshooting for test benches

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Contribute to continuous improvement of testing frameworks and tools'

Qualifications:

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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

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5+ years of professional software development experience

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Advanced proficiency in Python and object-oriented programming

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Experience with hardware-in-the-loop simulation or hardware mocking

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Strong knowledge of PySide or similar GUI development frameworks

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Hands-on experience with multi-threading and event-driven programming

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Familiarity with GitLab and CI/CD pipelines

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Working knowledge of databases and data handling within test environments

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Experience integrating software with external hardware systems

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Excellent communication skills and ability to clarify requirements with stakeholders

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Willingness and ability to work fully onsite in Greensboro, NC and travel across North Carolina as needed

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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