Senior Software Test Engineer - Aviation Systems

Jobtailor; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HII in Maryland is seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to design and execute testing strategies for the Minotaur product and vendor systems. You will lead test activities, collaborate with the design team, and help ensure mission readiness through rigorous validation.

Responsibilities include reviewing requirements, creating test scenarios, performing manual and automated testing, and reporting results to the design team.

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelor’s in related field
• 2-4 years experience in software testing/development in a Linux command line environment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US level Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Devise and apply testing procedures for Minotaur product and external vendors
• Review software requirements and prepare test scenarios
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on requirements, product design, and potential problems
• Create, develop, execute, and close tests
• Analyze test results for database impacts, errors or bugs, and usability
• Perform moderately complex analysis and troubleshooting
• Design manual and automated test procedures
• Prepare reports on software testing activities and report to the design team
• Support system integration events on aircraft during ground and flight tests
• Guide and mentor junior Software Test Engineers

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative teamwork

Mentoring

Test leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Linux command line environment

Python scripting

Bash scripting

CSH scripting

Job description

HII in Maryland is seeking an experienced Software Test Engineer to design and execute testing strategies for the Minotaur product and vendor systems. You will lead test activities, collaborate with the design team, and help ensure mission readiness through rigorous validation.

Responsibilities include reviewing requirements, creating test scenarios, performing manual and automated testing, and reporting results to the design team.