Engineering Technician - Software QA Tester

The GBS Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Company-Paid Short and Long Term Disability

Job summary

The GBS Group in Philadelphia seeks an Engineering Technician specializing in Software Testing. In this role, you will engage in system troubleshooting and software testing, working with tools such as Fluke meters and Git. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of experience in engineering within industrial systems, strong communication skills, and the ability to document and solve issues effectively. The position offers a salary between $75,000 and $90,000, along with various benefits including paid time off and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of engineering experience in navy or industrial systems.
• Professional skills including teamwork and strong communication.
• Experience with navy or industrial blueprints and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform software testing and system troubleshooting.
• Utilize lab instruments for testing purposes.
• Document issues and provide solutions during testing.

Skills

Teamwork

Strong verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Basic math computational skills

Education

High school graduate or trade school graduate

Tools

Fluke meters

Voltage simulators

Git

Teleologic DOORS

SharePoint

Job description

Engineering Technician Software Testing

The GBS Group has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering technician with software testing skills. As a Engineering technician and Software QA Tester with GBS, you will work both independently and with a team of programmers and engineers on complex projects related to Naval ship platforms. The position will help develop and confirm operation of software suites and perform system testing to ensure their proper functionality. You will perform static and dynamic testing in a land‑based test site environment and troubleshoot both hardware and software to assist at land‑based test sites as well as shipboard.

Responsibilities

• Perform software testing and system troubleshooting.
• Utilize lab instruments such as Fluke meters, voltage simulators, and other test equipment.
• Read electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Work with control system interfaces such as process sensors.
• Document issues, faults, or deficiencies found during testing; identify root causes and provide solutions.
• Provide remote troubleshooting assistance to onsite representatives.
• Test analog and digital signals.
• Create, execute, and record test procedures and reporting results.
• Manage electrical systems and control system communication and signals.
• Perform configuration management of all developed software, hardware, and documentation using tools such as Git, Teleologic DOORS, SharePoint, Office, and project management software.
• Understand and apply Agile project management and Scrum Master responsibilities, including planning and leading daily scrums, sprint meetings, burn‑down chart creation, and backlog management.
• Follow cybersecurity awareness protocols.

Qualifications / Required Skills

• High‑school graduate or trade school graduate with industrial facility experience in electrical or control system environments. Navy or military experience is a plus.

Minimum Experience

• Four or more years of engineering experience in the operation, testing, and maintenance of navy or industrial systems, including ships, navy hulls, mechanical, electronic, or electrical systems.
• Experience working with navy or industrial blueprints and technical manual drawings.
• Experience with documentation such as technical manuals, test procedures, and maintenance instructions.
• Professional skills including teamwork, strong verbal and written communication, presentation of reports and findings, planning and scheduling, attention to detail, problem solving, desire to learn, good work ethic, and hands‑on troubleshooting.

Physical / Mental Requirements

• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• Basic math computational skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% if required.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $75,000 – $90,000 based on experience.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• 401(k) with match.
• Paid Time Off.
• 11 holidays.
• Benefits include:
  • Medical.
  • Dental.
  • Vision.
  • Voluntary Life insurance.
  • Voluntary Accident / Critical Illness Insurance.
  • Company‑Paid:
    • Basic life Insurance.
    • Short Term Disability.
    • Long Term Disability.

EEO Statement

The GBS Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on legitimate, nondiscriminatory business reasons, including merit, qualification, experience, and abilities. Our employment policies will not be influenced by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, pregnancy, military/veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, promotion, termination, and access to benefits and training. Any employee who feels that he or she is or has been the victim of illegal discrimination or violation of this policy should immediately notify the Chief Administrative Officer or Human Resources. Employees may file a legitimate or good faith discrimination complaint without being subject to reprisal.