Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (User Acceptance Tester)

L3Harris Technologies; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Senior Specialist in Systems Engineering focusing on User Acceptance Testing. This critical role involves supporting software tool releases and ensuring their performance for a vital national security program. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in software integration and testing within defense contexts.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience required.
• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph mandatory.
• Experience with automated and manual software testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage test cases with requirements traceability.
• Execute software testing and document discrepancies.
• Develop test reports and present to stakeholders.

Skills

Software integration

User acceptance testing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Relevant certifications

Tools

TestComplete

Selenium

Jira

Job description

Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering (User Acceptance Tester)

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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer - User Acceptance Tester (Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly Required)

Job Code: 24381

Job Location: Springfield, VA (100% Onsite)

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies currently has an opening for a Senior Specialist, User Acceptance Tester with expertise in Test and Integration for an important National Security Program.

The successful candidate will support a high performing team of Government and Contractor professionals by testing software tool releases to ensure they function correctly, documenting failed test cases, and documenting any changes or updates needed to existing procedures. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity and performance of our software products.

Essential Functions:

• Design, develop, and manage test cases, including traceability to requirements, user stories, etc.
• Execute software testing events using industry-accepted test tools.
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Government Acceptance Testing (GAT) exercises.
• Document and report any bugs, issues, discrepancies, or failed test cases found during testing in government defect tracking tool.
• Develop/deliver test reports as well as present finding to project stakeholders.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph required.
• 5+ years of software integration and test experience with a focus on user acceptance testing (UAT).
  
  
  

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience developing and executing manual and automated software tests.
• Experience using industry-accepted test automation tools, such as TestComplete or Selenium.
• Experience using industry0accepted requirements repository and defect tracking tools (ex. Backlog, Bugzilla, Jira, etc.).
• Ability to independently develop and precisely follow test scripts with attention to detail, document findings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience updating senior leadership.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of NRO organization and operational missions.
• Relevant certification or coursework (e.g., ISTQB Certified Tester – Acceptance Testing (CT-AcT)).
  
  
  

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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