Software Test Engineer II

Elbit Systems of America, LLC; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elbit Systems of America, LLC seeks a Software Test Engineer II in Roanoke, VA to plan, design, and execute tests for night-vision sensors and systems. You will build test hardware and software, work with a cross-functional engineering team, and help ensure products meet requirements and customer needs.

The role emphasizes teamwork, design validation, and documentation. A bachelor’s degree in engineering and DoD Secret clearance eligibility are required or pursued.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, optical, computer, or software)
• Must obtain a favorably adjudicated DoD Clearance at the Secret level
• BS with 2+ years in test design and development
• Experience in product qualification
• Experience in leading a team or project
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including MS Office
• Use the scientific method to identify possible solutions to failures
• Able to read schematics and mechanical drawings/models

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain test equipment for all stages of product testing
• Perform and lead others through design/qualification validation testing, manufacturing product validation, and engineering design test verification
• Develop requirements, specifications, plans, procedures, and reports for test system development and product qualification, verification, and validation
• Produce design architecture for test fixtures, equipment, and/or processes, and work with other engineering disciplines to create final output
• Inform engineering budgets and ensure costs adhere to budget
• Participate in engineering design reviews and provide test-related feedback
• Release work product into the document/change management tool
• Interface with other engineering disciplines and program management to understand requirements and scope of effort
• Research new developments in test technology and apply them to testing

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

LabView

TestStand

C/C++

C#

Scripting languages

GitLab

Optical design/testing

Job description

Job Summary:

The Software Test Engineer II researches, plans, designs, develops, analyzes, and tests a variety of night-vision sensors and systems. This includes creating the test hardware and software required to evaluate these products. Success in this role requires effective collaboration within a cross-functional engineering team to complete projects and release products to our end customers.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Design and maintain test equipment used for all stages of product testing.
• Perform and lead others through design and qualification validation testing, manufacturing product validation, and engineering design test verification.
• Develop requirements, specifications, plans, procedures, and reports for test system development and product qualification, verification, and validation.
• Produce relevant design architecture for test fixtures, equipment, and/or processes, and work with other engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, optical, software, system) to create final work output
• Inform engineering budgets and ensure engineering-related costs adhere to the defined budget.
• Able to participate in engineering design reviews and give feedback that is test-related.
• Release work product into the appropriate document and change management tool.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines and program management to understand requirements and scope of effort.
• Researches new developments in test technology and can utilize them in our product testing.

Education Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering is required; electrical, mechanical, optical, computer, or software engineering preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated DOD Clearance at the Secret level.
• BS with 2+ years’ experience in test design and development
• Experience in product qualification.
• Experience in leading a team or project
• Provide thorough, accurate information to inform the product team and to meet commitment times or performance metrics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including MS Office.
• Use the scientific method to identify possible solutions to failures.
• Able to read schematics and mechanical drawings/models

Preferred:

• LabView/Test Stand experience
• Scripting languages
• C/C++/C# programming experience.
• GitLab experience
• Experience in testing optical models/designs
• Experience in the defense and military industry.

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