Automated Test Engineer

Summit TRC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit TRC in Huntsville, AL seeks an Automated Test Engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated tests for UAS platform software. The role requires building test environments, including virtual machines, and collaborating with software and systems engineers to translate requirements into automated test cases.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 1+ years of experience, and an active security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 1+ years of experience.
• Active security clearance.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Experience writing and utilizing unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end automated tests.
• Experience with general software and network troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems and command line.
• Knowledge of version control and modern software deployment techniques is a plus.
• Knowledge of virtual machines and hypervisor-based environments is a plus.
• Experience using network traffic analyzers such as Wireshark is a plus.
• Experience organizing test events is a plus.
• Experience creating automated systems is a plus.
• Experience writing technical documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests in scripting languages and/or compiled code to exercise system and subsystem software
• Work with software, network, and systems engineers to translate requirements into repeatable automated test cases
• Build and configure test environments, including automated creation and configuration of virtual machines
• Integrate automated tests into version control and deployment workflows for continuous regression coverage
• Support Test Readiness Reviews and Post Test Reviews
• Troubleshoot installation and operational issues to identify bugs and communicate with development teams
• Track test execution, coverage, and defects using test management software

Skills

Bash

Python

PowerShell

Unit tests

Integration tests

End-to-end tests

Networking troubleshooting

Windows

Linux

Version control

Virtual machines

Hypervisor environments

Wireshark

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Wireshark

Test management software

Job description

Learn more about Summit TRC at our website. Be sure to check out our Careers page! https://summittrc.com/

Must be a US Citizen possessing a Secret or higher security clearance.

This role will be performed onsite in Huntsville, AL.

Summit TRC is seeking a highly motivated Automated Test Engineer to join our team. This role will design, develop, and maintain automated test capabilities used to validate system and subsystem software for UAS platforms. The ideal candidate will have a foundation in automation, software, and test environments including virtual machines and hypervisor-based configurations on Linux and Windows.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests in scripting languages and/or compiled code to exercise system and subsystem software
• Work with software engineers, network engineers, and systems engineers to translate system and subsystem requirements into repeatable, automated test cases
• Build and configure test environments, including automated creation and configuration of virtual machines, to support repeatable regression testing
• Integrate automated tests into version control and software deployment workflows to support continuous regression coverage
• Support Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and Post Test Reviews (PTRs) before and after formal test events
• Troubleshoot installation and operational issues to clearly identify system bugs and communicate bugs to the appropriate development groups
• Track test execution, coverage, and defects using industry standard test management and workflow management software

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field
• 1+ years of experience
• Active security clearance
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell
• Experience writing and utilizing unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end automated tests
• Experience with general software and network troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of Operating Systems (Windows/Linux) and command line
• Knowledge of version control and modern software deployment techniques is a plus
• Knowledge of virtual machines and hypervisor-based environments is a plus
• Experience using network traffic analyzers such as Wireshark is a plus
• Experience organizing test events is a plus
• Experience creating automated systems is a plus
• Experience writing technical documentation is a plus

EEO Statement

Summit TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.

We comply with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates.

Disability & Accommodation Statement

Summit TRC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] or call [phone] Ext. 3 to request assistance. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.