Software Test Engineer (Engineer Software Quality 2) - 29651

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Floating Holidays

Wellness Programs

Student Loan Repayment

Mentorship and Coaching

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries' Mission Technologies division in Columbia, MD seeks a Software Test Engineer to support the Minotaur Mission Processor, ensuring reliability and security across the software lifecycle.

You will create test plans, write test cases, automate tests, manage test data, execute tests, report bugs, and participate in design reviews for COP-based systems. Travel up to 20% may be required; strong Linux and scripting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux environments and shell scripting
• Knowledge of test planning, test case development, and automation
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance

Responsibilities

• Test planning and test case development
• Automation scripting and test data management
• Test execution, bug reporting, and regression testing
• Design reviews and input on requirements and product design
• Prepare reports on testing status and results
• Support system integration and flight test events (where applicable)

Skills

Linux

Python

Bash

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location: Columbia, MD, Maryland, United States

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$76,897.00-$115,000.00

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:Mid

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People– Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships– Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership– Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First– Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future– Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency– Take initiative and follow through with purpose.
  

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a highly motivated Software Test Engineer 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 asingle, 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
• Userability Testing

Why Mission Technologies?

• Generous 401K Match Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Floating Holidays
• Wellness Programs
• Student Loan Repayment
• Mentorship and Coaching
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Collaborative and supportive work environment that promotes a healthy climate
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
• Bachelors Degree in Software, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 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

Preferred Requirements

• An active US level Secret clearance or higher

Physical Requirements

Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements Software Engineer family.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.