Software Test Engineer, Associate (Engineer Software Quality 1)

Kardow; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Generous 401K Match Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Floating Holidays

Parental Leave

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Wellness Programs

Student Loan Repayment

Mentorship and Coaching

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks a Software Test Engineer, Associate to join our Columbia, MD team supporting critical national security missions.

The Software Test Engineer will execute responsibilities across the software development life cycle such as test planning, writing test cases, automation scripting, test data management, test execution, bug reporting, regression testing, and usability evaluation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent with 0 years experience plus 4 years experience if no degree.
• Demonstrated experience working within a Linux environment.
• Scripting experience in Python, Bash or a related language.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US level Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Devise and apply testing procedures for the Minotaur product and external vendors.
• Review software requirements and prepare test scenarios.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on requirements and product design.

Skills

Linux

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Test automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Linux

Python

Bash

Job description

About the position

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a highly motivated Software Test Engineer, Associate to join our team. The role operates in our Columbia, MD location and supports critical national security missions. The software test team is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security and meeting the requirements for customer of the Minotaur Mission Processor.

The Minotaur Mission Processor (or Minotaur Mission System/Suite) is a cutting-edge, government-owned mission management software suite and system architecture. Its core function is to integrate and fuse multiple sensor and data sources—including radar, cameras, and communications equipment—to create a single, common operating picture (COP). The Software Test Engineer will execute responsibilities across the software development life cycle such as: Test Planning, Writing Test Cases, Automation Scripting, Test Data Management, Test Execution, Bug Reporting, Regression Testing, and Userability Testing.

Responsibilities

• Devise and apply testing procedures for both HII’s Minotaur product and from outside vendors.
• Review software requirements and prepare test scenarios.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on requirements, product design, and potential problems.
• Test creation, development, execution, and closure.
• Analyze test results on database impacts, errors or bugs, and usability.
• Perform moderately complex analysis and troubleshooting.
• Design of both manual and automated test procedures.
• Prepare reports on all aspects related to software testing carried out and reporting to the design team.
• Support system integration events on various aircraft during ground/flight tests.
• Potential to fly on aircraft to support system integration, test, and operator training.
• Willing to travel between 10-20% of the time.
• Application of the principles, practices, and procedures used in test engineering.

Requirements

• 0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience working within a Linux environment
• Scripting experience in Python, Bash or a related language
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US level Secret clearance

Nice-to-haves

• An active US level Secret clearance

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Generous 401K Match Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Floating Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Wellness Programs
• Student Loan Repayment
• Mentorship and Coaching
• Tuition Assistance Program

Collaborative and supportive work environment that promotes a healthy climate

best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices wellness resources employee assistance programs

Savings Plan Options (401(k)) financial planning tools life insurance employee discounts paid holidays and paid time off tuition reimbursement early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships