Software Test & Verification Engineer 4

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Software Test & Verification Engineer (Level 4) for a contract opportunity in El Segundo, CA. The role focuses on leading automated and end-to-end testing within an agile CI/CD environment.

You will guide verification activities, coordinate with flight software and ground systems teams, and ensure formal and informal test readiness reviews are completed on time. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in testing, 5+ years in the SDLC, and hands-on coding in Java, C++, or

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automated/functional and end-to-end testing experience.
• 5+ years in the Software Development Lifecycle (Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test).
• 3+ years of coding in Java, C++, or Python.
• Experience in Agile environments and DevOps practices.
• US work authorization and a Bachelor-level degree with related experience.

Responsibilities

• Support verification development and review Test Cases and Test Procedures.
• Lead software test team in formal verification of requirements.
• Lead FATs with the test team and maintain run logs and daily reports.
• Document issues and PRs using change control tools.
• Provide status updates on tests and verification progress at reviews.
• Coordinate with Ground Mission Software teams and Flight Software leads.
• Ensure lifecycle documents are released per client processes.
• Support audit readiness for software verification processes.

Skills

Automated testing

End-to-end testing

SDLC experience

Agile & DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, CS, math, physics or chemistry

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Software Test & Verification Engineer (Level 4) for a contract opportunity in El Segundo, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• 5+ years of experience executing or leading automated/functional and end-to-end testing activities
• 5+ years of experience in the Software Development lifecycle (including Requirements Analysis, Design, Code, Integration & Test)
• 3+ years of experience with software development using either Java, C++, or Python
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment and DevOps methodologies.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is an opportunity to work in a rapid development environment using modern technology, architecture, and tools. Our team works within an agile methodology using a CI/CD environment; integrated with automated testing, vulnerability, & quality scanning capabilities. Your skills and interests will be leveraged in conjunction with Systems Engineering and Software Development teams to deliver suites of automated regression tests and completed software products for delivery to customers. Duties may include (but are not limited to):

• Support verification development and review of the Test Cases, Test Procedures and conduct Informal and Formal Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
• Leading Software Test Team in the formal verification of the software requirements.
• Leading Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) with the test team, maintaining the run log and daily report.
• Documentation of any issues and problem reports encountered during test using change control tools.
• Routine reporting of issue burnup charts and verification development status at program management review meetings.
• Tracking the status of open issues identified during development, informal and formal test execution to closure to meet the deliverables.
• Supporting/Analyzing internal and external customer Problem Report (PR) and acting as integrator for the Ground Mission Software working with Flight Software, Satellite Simulation, Ground Systems Engineering, and Ground Software leads.
• Release all the software life cycle documents per the client Process.
• Leading team to meet the compliance to software development and verification processes in support of internal and external Audit with Quality Assurance team.
• Leading team to develop Software Verification Life Cycle documents.
• Support Change Control Board (CCB) activities related to Software Verification process.
• Support planning for Deliverables (Verification Plans, Requirement Deviations, Requirements, Test Reports etc) to meet program milestones.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Experience as a Product Owner/Technical Lead and/or Integration & Test Lead for government programs.
• Understanding of Command and Control (C2) systems, real-time applications, and their specific requirements.
• Experience with database technologies (SQL/NoSQL), messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, ActiveMQ), and data streaming technologies (e.g., CCSDS).
• Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration platforms.
• Knowledge of how to derive and allocate requirements (e.g., system, sub-system, software) and show traceability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ability to design and develop automation of software tests, execute automated tests, track results, manage test data, and utilize results to improve software quality.
• Experience leading various formal acceptance testing activities (e.g., Formal Qualification Test -FQT, Factory Acceptance Test - FAT, Site Acceptance Test - SAT)

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

WORK HOURS:

FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

ADDITIONAL:

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.