Mission-Critical C++ Test Development Engineer

VT Group (VTG); Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) seeks a Senior Software Test Development Engineer specializing in C++ to support a mission-focused customer at Fort Meade, Maryland. You will design, develop, test, and maintain software for RF processing systems and modernize build/test processes.

The role requires TS/SCI with Poly, a Bachelor's in a technical field, and strong C++/Python skills. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered as part of a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• US Citizenship with TS/SCI with poly.
• Experience as a Software Test Development Engineer.
• Strong software development experience using C++.
• Experience using Python and Shell scripting.
• Experience developing and executing software test procedures.
• Experience creating automated software tests and supporting continuous testing.
• Experience with CI/CD processes.
• Familiarity with software-defined radios, servers, and related hardware.
• Experience debugging and correcting software defects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
• Design, develop, modify, test, and maintain software systems using C++.
• Use Python and Shell scripting to support software development, testing, and automation activities.
• Debug existing software, identify root causes, and correct defects using applicable programming languages.
• Develop and maintain scalable, highly available mission systems using modern system design principles.
• Create and maintain Docker containers, Kubernetes pods, and Kubernetes clusters.
• Develop and execute test procedures for software components.
• Design and develop automated software tests to support continuous testing.
• Support software testing within environments that include software-defined radios, servers, and other customer test-infrastructure hardware.
• Modernize software build processes and improve automated testing capabilities.
• Develop, maintain, and improve continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines.
• Generate automation scripts to improve development, build, testing, and deployment workflows.
• Collaborate with systems engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and understand system capabilities.
• Troubleshoot software, hardware, build, integration, and test-environment issues.
• Provide recommendations for improving software documentation, testing practices, development processes, and engineering standards.

Skills

C++

Python

Shell scripting

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Job description

VT Group (VTG) seeks a Senior Software Test Development Engineer specializing in C++ to support a mission-focused customer at Fort Meade, Maryland. You will design, develop, test, and maintain software for RF processing systems and modernize build/test processes.

The role requires TS/SCI with Poly, a Bachelor's in a technical field, and strong C++/Python skills. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered as part of a competitive compensation package.