Software Engineer

PDS Defense; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense in El Segundo, CA invites a Senior Software Test & Verification Engineer to join the Ground Software Engineering team. The role emphasizes automated regression tests and delivered software products in a rapid development, CI/CD environment.

You will partner with Systems Engineering and Software Development to ensure rigorous testing and compliance with project standards. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in automated and end-to-end testing, strong Java/C++/Python skills, and experience

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience executing or leading automated/functional and end-to-end testing activities.
• 5+ years of experience in the Software Development lifecycle (Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test).
• 3+ years of experience with software development using Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience in Agile software development and DevOps methodologies.
• ABET accreditation is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support verification development and review of Test Cases/Procedures and conduct Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
• Lead Software Test Team in formal verification of software requirements.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) with the test team and maintain run logs/reports.
• Document issues and problem reports during testing using change control tools.
• Report issue burnup charts and verification status at PM reviews.
• Track open issues to closure to meet program deliverables.
• Coordinate with Ground Mission Software and other teams to integrate testing efforts.
• Develop Software Verification Life Cycle documents and support Change Control Board activities.
• Plan Deliverables (Verification Plans, Deviations, Requirements, Test Reports) to meet milestones.

Skills

Automated testing

End-to-end testing

Java/C++/Python

Agile/DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

Master's or PhD preferred with related work experience

Job description

Senior Software Test & Verification Engineer to join the Ground Software Engineering team located in El Segundo, CA.

This is an opportunity to work in a rapid development environment using modern technology, architecture, and tools. Our team works within an agile methodology using a CI/CD environment; integrated with automated testing, vulnerability, & quality scanning capabilities. Your skills and interests will be leveraged in conjunction with Systems Engineering and Software Development teams to deliver suites of automated regression tests and completed software products for delivery to customers.

This senior position requires proven experience within the software ecosystem, a unique background of project experience, and the clear exhibition of superior judgment and decision making to engineer new solutions and capabilities. Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills are required!

Position Responsibilities:

• Support verification development and review of the Test Cases, Test Procedures and conduct Informal and Formal Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
• Leading Software Test Team in the formal verification of the software requirements.
• Leading Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) with the test team, maintaining the run log and daily report.
• Documentation of any issues and problem reports encountered during test using change control tools.
• Routine reporting of issue burnup charts and verification development status at program management review meetings.
• Tracking the status of open issues identified during development, informal and formal test execution to closure to meet the deliverables.
• Supporting/Analyzing internal and external customer Problem Report (PR) and acting as integrator for the Ground Mission Software working with Flight Software, Satellite Simulation, Ground Systems Engineering, and Ground Software leads.
• Release all the software life cycle documents per the Boeing Process.
• Leading team to meet the compliance to software development and verification processes in support of internal and external Audit with Quality Assurance team.
• Leading team to develop Software Verification Life Cycle documents.
• Support Change Control Board (CCB) activities related to Software Verification process.
• Support planning for Deliverables (Verification Plans, Requirement Deviations, Requirements, Test Reports etc) to meet program milestones.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of experience executing or leading automated/functional and end-to-end testing activities
• 5+ years of experience in the Software Development lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test)
• 3+ years of experience with software development using either Java, C++, or Python
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment and DevOps methodologies.

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work

experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.