Software Test Engineer

Open Systems Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Systems Inc. in Irvine, CA, seeks a QA Engineer to assist in the development, testing, release, and integration of software and hardware for IFE systems.

You will execute test plans, document defects, and support engineering across the company, contributing to robust integration and regression testing. 0–2 years of experience and an associate degree are preferred, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical equivalent.
• 0-2 years experience in testing or QA.
• Experience writing test documentation (plans, scripts, results).
• Ability to analyze test results and recommend improvements.

Responsibilities

• Integrate hardware and software for IFE systems.
• Perform integration and regression testing of software releases.
• Execute test plans and test scripts.
• Document defects in bug tracking system.
• Troubleshoot system anomalies in hardware/software.
• Maintain test racks and configure systems.

Skills

Test planning

Bug tracking

Diagnostics

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Bug tracking system

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Assist in the development, testing, release, and integration efforts of software and hardware associated activities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Hardware and software integration of new and/or existing systems, functions and LRUs designed by the Development Engineering and the Software Development groups.

• Integration test of LRU and system functionality.
• Ensure all testing is properly documented and submitted.
• Responsible for the integration and maintenance of a test rack configuration with regards to the systems installation. Software and system testing of all In-flight Entertainment (IFE) functionality for existing systems.
• Participate in the design and development of all IFE system functionality.
• Participate in all efforts in the testing and regression testing of software phase releases.
• Assist and support all engineering efforts company-wide as required.
• Assist in developing test plans and procedures to validate system requirements. Troubleshoot problems reported for all Panasonic Avionics IFE products.
• Focal point for software development, integration and problem investigation for all assigned equipment and systems.
• Assist in troubleshooting and analyzing root cause of any system anomalies/discrepancies in hardware and/or software.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute test plans, scenarios, scripts or procedures
• Test system modifications to prepare for implementation
• Develop testing programs that addresses areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, or usability
• Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers
• Identify, analyze and document problems with program function, output, online screen or content
• Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes
• Create or maintain databases of known test defects
• Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required
• 0-2 years experience required
• Experience writing test documentation such as Test Plans, scripts and test results reports
• Ability to analyze/interpret test results and provide recommendations to improve testing