Software Test Specialist/Engineer

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada seeks a Software Test Specialist/Engineer to verify CSCI code against requirements, design and execute test plans, and identify defects in collaboration with project engineering, systems engineering, and software teams.

The role emphasizes traceability to requirements, automated testing, and participation in agile environments, with potential travel and security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering, computer science or related mechatronics discipline.
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in software testing.
• Proficiency in test plans, test cases and test scripts development.
• Ability to develop automated test frameworks and document user instructions.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain and hold a valid Secret level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support project verification and software development planning.
• Review software and interface requirements specifications.
• Develop and maintain test plans, cases and scripts for manual and automated testing of CSCIs.
• Execute tests and communicate defects to software teams; retest resolutions.
• Ensure traceability of tests to requirements and manage test coverage.
• Participate in software development agile activities and SB/CCB meetings.
• Develop test reports and present to customers; create contractual reports (CDRL, DID).
• Help manage software test configuration baselines and change control.

Skills

Software testing expertise

Test plan development

Defect communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree or related field (Engineering/CS/mechatronics)

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

SysML/UML

Enterprise Architect

CAMEO systems modeler

Jira/Confluence

MATLAB/Simulink/Python

SIL/HIL test equipment

Job description

Job Description

The Software Test role is responsible for testing Computer Software Configuration Item (CSCI) code to verify the functionality meets the requirements specifications. The Software Test role is responsible for designing, implementing, and executing test plans, as well as identifying and communicating defects found. This role involves collaborating with project engineering, systems engineering, software development teams and other stakeholders to ensure there is a clear understanding of the CSCI requirements to be tested, the associated scope and approach for testing, and how the software test plans are integrated with overall system verification plans.

Description

Software Test Specialist/Engineer P54

The Software Test role is responsible for testing Computer Software Configuration Item (CSCI) code to verify the functionality meets the requirements specifications. The Software Test role is responsible for designing, implementing, and executing test plans, as well as identifying and communicating defects found. This role involves collaborating with project engineering, systems engineering, software development teams and other stakeholders to ensure there is a clear understanding of the CSCI requirements to be tested, the associated scope and approach for testing, and how the software test plans are integrated with overall system verification plans.

Key Job Elements

• Support project verification planning and software development planning.
• Support reviews of software requirements and interface requirements specifications.
• Analyze software requirements and develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts for manual and automated testing of CSCIs in accordance with project plans, process standards, and approved scope of work.
• Support peer reviews of software test work products and resolution of issues.
• Ensure directional traceability of software tests to software requirements and manage test coverage.
• Execute manual and automated tests to verify compliance with software requirements.
• Document and communicate test defects. Work with the software teams to resolve issues. Retest software to verify resolutions and close issues.
• Support regression test plan development, and perform regression testing to ensure that new code baselines do not adversely affect existing functionality.
• Manage configuration of software test work products (establish baselines and execute and maintain change control).
• Support Software Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings to review and authorize software scope and associated testing and test work product updates.
• Participate in software work product/capability development planning and execution (such as agile framework), including estimating and statusing work packages.
• Support the CSCI integration and test environment, ensuring consistency with software test plan needs. Activities supported include: System Integration Laboratory (SIL) planning for Hardware in the Loop (HIL), development of HIL test architecture(s), selection and implementation of test equipment/automation, system build and configuration, development of automation interfaces, SIL systems commissioning, ongoing maintenance, etc.
• Manage and report quality and performance metrics related to test plan traceability and test coverage, software defects, software Technical Performance Measurements (TPMs), etc.
• Support software working group meetings (internal and external) including development and presentation of meeting content.
• Develop test reports and present to customers (internal and external).
• Create and deliver contractual reports (CDRL, DID) to customers.
• For more information about the expectations related to Engineering roles at each Global Career Framework (GCF) level, see: Responsibility Matrix of ED&T KJEs by GCF Levels (located on ED&T Portal).

Required Qualifications

• University Degree or College Diploma Engineering, Computer Science or related mechatronics discipline
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in a variety of software testing methodologies (Acceptance/Qualification, Code Coverage Analysis, Performance, Regression)
• Experience developing and executing software test plans, tests cases and test scripts
• Capable of developing and updating automated test frameworks/interfaces/scripts and documenting user instructions
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Strong technical and analytical ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to be agile, set priorities and multi-task
• Intermediate computer skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to obtain and hold a valid Secret level security clearance
• Ability to travel (10% Cdn) and (10% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
• Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Requirements for confined space

Preferred Qualifications

• P.Eng or the ability to obtain a P.Eng
• Proficiency with IBM Rational DOORS
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodology using SysML & UML
• Proficiency with Enterprise Architect and CAMEO systems modeler
• Experience following Agile development methodology
• Experience with Atlassian Suite(Jira, Confluence)
• Proficiency with DSpace Automation Desk and Control Desk (including Matlab, Simulink, Python)
• SIL/HIL design, build, commissioning experience
• Product knowledge of Military/LAV family of vehicles
• Previous mechatronics test, software development or requirements development experience

Working Conditions

Physical Conditions and Hazards

The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location.

• Physical Environment: Office
• Hazards: NA

Physical Demands Description

This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomist

Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices.

Equipment Utilized

This section describes the type of equipment an employee is required to use:

Computer

Phone

Mobile device

Medical Surveillance

May include: Anthropometrical Size Restrictions depending on task

Personal Protective Equipment

Applicable when interacting with shop floor (safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection. extraction coveralls)