Software Test Engineer – Ground Fire Control / Test Automation

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
ESOP
401(k) match
Training reimbursement
Incentive compensation

Job summary

Software Test Engineer with Ground Fire Control responsibilities is sought by Moseley Technical Services, Inc. in Huntsville, AL to join the test team for the Ground Weapons System program.

The role focuses on software testing, integration, test automation, and requirements verification using Python, C++, and related tools. The candidate will work on an in-office environment full-time, contribute to automated testing, and collaborate within an Agile framework to ensure robust software delivery

Qualifications

  • Active Secret security clearance required.
  • U.S. Citizenship required by Federal Law.
  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM.
  • 2 years of relevant experience with a STEM bachelor’s degree; experience must not exceed 5 years.
  • Experience in software testing and integration, including test plans, test procedures, or test execution.
  • Understanding of systems integration and the integration of system components within a test environment.
  • Knowledge of requirements development and collaboration.
  • Knowledge of Python and automation scripting.
  • Familiarity with configuration management and DevOps tools (Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, Jenkins).
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and automated test tools.
  • Must be able to work full-time in an in-office environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support software testing and integration activities for the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program and Ground Fire Control (GFC) product.
  • Develop, maintain, and execute software test plans, procedures, and test activities.
  • Integrate system components within an integrated test environment.
  • Support requirements development, collaboration, and verification activities.
  • Develop and execute Python automation scripts and automated software tests.
  • Support software and test activities involving C++, Python, Ada, Java, Mongo, and HTML.
  • Use configuration management, version control, repository management, and data/configuration management tools including Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, and Jenkins.
  • Work within Agile development and automated testing environments.

Skills

Python
C++
GitHub
GitLab
Jira
Jenkins
Agile development
Test automation
Software testing
Ada
Java
Mongo
HTML

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Git
GitHub
GitLab
Jira
Jenkins

Job description

Software Test Engineer
Ground Fire Control | Test Automation

Full-Time with an Employee Owned and Best Places to Work Contractor

Onsite in Huntsville, AL | Schedule: 9x80

We are hiring a Software Test Engineer to support the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as an individual contributor on the Test Team for the Ground Fire Control (GFC) product. This role supports defense software testing, systems integration, requirements verification, test automation, and test execution using technologies and tools including Python, C++, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, Jenkins, and Agile development practices.

Responsibilities
  • Support software testing and integration activities for the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program and Ground Fire Control (GFC) product.
  • Develop, maintain, and execute software test plans, procedures, and test activities.
  • Integrate system components within an integrated test environment.
  • Support requirements development, collaboration, and verification activities.
  • Develop and execute Python automation scripts and automated software tests.
  • Support software and test activities involving object-oriented development languages and technologies such as C++, Python, Ada, Java, Mongo, and HTML.
  • Use configuration management, version control, repository management, and data/configuration management tools including Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, and Jenkins.
  • Work within Agile development and automated testing environments.
Qualifications
  • U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
  • Must possess an active Secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline.
  • 2 years of relevant experience with a STEM bachelor’s degree; experience must not exceed 5 years.
  • Experience in software testing and integration, including test plans, test procedures, or test execution.
  • Understanding of systems integration and the integration of system components within a test environment.
  • Knowledge of requirements development and collaboration.
  • Experience with object-oriented development languages and technologies such as C++, Python, Ada, Java, Mongo, and HTML.
  • Knowledge of Python and automation scripting.
  • Familiarity with configuration management and DevOps tools, including Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, Jenkins, or similar tools.
  • Experience using GitHub repositories, branches, commits, and pull requests, as well as version control, repository management, and data/configuration management practices.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and automated test tools.
  • Must be able to work full-time in an in-office, closed-area environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Current/active Top Secret security clearance.
  • Understanding of containerized virtual environments.
  • Familiarity with Linux, Bash, SQL, and MATLAB.
  • Experience with the Eggplant test automation tool.
  • Understanding of root cause analysis and analysis of large data log files.

Full-Time position with an Employee-Owned company offering a comprehensive benefits package:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • FSA
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) Plan with company match
  • Tuition and Training Reimbursement
  • Incentive Compensation

Estimated Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000 (Based on factors such as Government labor categories (LCATs) education, experience, geographic location, etc.)

We are honored to have been named a contender for the Best Places to Work award from the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce since 2020 and recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents since 2022. This designation underscores our ongoing commitment to fostering a workplace culture that supports working parents and their families.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer

What to Expect

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have achieved our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

"We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of 'World Class Service. World Class Company.'"

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