Senior Software Test Engineer

SES-Government Solutions; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Software Test Engineer to join their innovative team in Bridgeton, MO. This role involves developing test plans, creating automation frameworks, and enhancing testing efficiency for complex software systems. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, leveraging their technical expertise and problem-solving skills to ensure quality in embedded software testing. Join a company that prioritizes employee well-being, offering competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture focused on career growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Community Service Hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software verification and validation, especially on embedded systems.
• Experience designing automation frameworks with modern programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans and procedures for software verification and validation.
• Analyze system requirements and execute test scripts for verification.

Skills

Software Verification

Test Automation

Troubleshooting

Shell Scripting (Python)

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Automation Frameworks

Linux/Unix

Continuous Integration/Continuous Development

Job description

Job ID:110180

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers.We are a 4 year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking a full time Senior Software Test Engineer for our Bridgeton, MO facility. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about quality and automation. This position will be developing test plans and procedures as well as creating, maintaining, and improving automation frameworks/infrastructure. In addition, this role will be developing innovative tools to boost our testing efficiency, debug failures, and make it easy to communicate results. This position will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting test automation results. The ideal candidate will be highly technical, detail-oriented, creative, motivated, focused on achieving results. and has worked on software that runs on hardware.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform verification, validation, debugging, and troubleshooting of systems and software within a software development cycle
• Analyze and interpret system requirements
• Develop Software Test Plans and Procedures
• Develop Test Procedures and scripts for both formal and informal requirements
• Execution of test scripts along with data analysis for requirement verification
• Root cause analysis and defect resolution as needed
• Ability to support test readiness reviews, formal system verification of the system requirements and final test reports.
• Recognizes and adopts best practices in documentation, testing and efficient use of resources.
• Define and develop test automation to drive efficiency and test coverage
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
• Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering or related technical discipline
• Minimum of 5 years software verification and validation and/or test automation experience. Specifically testing embedded software running on hardware.
• U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment
• Experience with shell scripting in Python or similar program
• Experience in designing and building automation frameworks and/or tools with at least one modern language such as Java, C#, C++, or Python including object-oriented design
• Deep understanding in software test methodology. Ability to design highly effective test strategies and decompose functional requirements into test cases
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and creative approach to problem solving
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, customer focused and multidisciplinary environment
• Experience creating Test Description Documents and Test Reports

Qualifications Continued

• Experience influencing development and Quality Assurance best practices, methodologies, and processes
• Ability to operate at architecture and code level in order to identify and address testability issues
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Experience working on Linux and/or Unix platforms is preferred
• Experience with C or C++ in embedded software development is a plus
• Experience in Continuous Integration/Continuous Development automation pipeline is a plus

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

The expected pay scale for this position is $90,673.00/year - $140,769.00/year for the state of Illinois. Should the level, location, or scope of the position change during the hiring process, the pay scale may be modified accordingly. When extending an offer of employment, Leonardo DRS considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position; any Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, the candidate's relevant work experience, education/training, certifications, and key skills; internal equity; and market and business considerations.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LSY