Specialist, Software Quality Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Software Quality Engineer at Specialist level to craft end-to-end test plans and drive quality across the Agile team.

You will design, execute and document tests for functionality, performance, and compatibility with legacy and third-party software, while mentoring teammates and engaging in Scrum ceremonies. This role emphasizes proactive quality leadership and collaboration within ISR-focused projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of related experience, or 8 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Proficient knowledge and experience in test design, development, and execution of test cases for software and hardware solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review functional and design specifications to ensure understanding of deliverables.
• Identify test requirements from acceptance criteria and design coverage plans.
• Develop, document and maintain functional test cases and artifacts.
• Execute and evaluate manual test cases and report results.
• Lead test case reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Engage in Scrum ceremonies and QA activities.
• Identify quality issues and escalate to Product Owners as needed.

Skills

Test design

Analytical skills

Communication

Agile/Scrum

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Tools

Test Track Pro

VersionOne

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Specialist, Software Quality Engineer

Job Code: 41605

Job Location: Nashville, TN

Job Schedule: 9/80 9/80 employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description

The Software Quality Engineer is responsible for creating end-to-end test plans, executing the test plan, and managing all activities in the plan as part of and in conjunction with an Agile Scrum development team to ensure that all objectives are met and the software solution works as expected. The solution should be tested in terms of functionality, performance, stability, and compatibility with legacy and/or third party software and integrated external hardware. The objective of the Software Quality Engineer is to ensure that testing of every feature of the software solution and through every phase of development is well defined, planned, and executed. The work of the Software Quality Engineer should inspire confidence that any potential issue has been identified and addressed prior to release of the software solution. The Software Quality Engineer, Specialist Level is a seasoned and experienced professional with proficient job area knowledge and practical knowledge of project management, managing projects and processes under general supervision to achieve operational targets with moderate impact on departmental results.

Essential Functions

• Review functional and design specifications to ensure full understanding of individual deliverables.
• Identify test requirements from Conditions of Acceptance, map test case requirements, and design test coverage plan.
• Develop, document and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts such as test plans, test summaries, and process documents as needed.
• Execute and evaluate manual test cases and report test results.
• Hold and facilitate test case reviews with cross-functional team members.
• Advocate for and provide quality leadership on assigned program(s).
• Identify any potential quality issues per defined process and escalated potential quality issues immediately to Product Owners.
• Keep team and stakeholders informed of project QA progress and emergent risks.
• Ensure that validated deliverables meet functional and design specifications and requirements via Functional, Regression, Performance, Stress, and Endurance Testing.
• Isolate, replicate, and report defects and verify defect fixes via Exploratory, and Usability Testing in addition to above testing methods.
• Seek opportunities for improvement in quality, including but not limited to efficiency gains and expanding test coverage.
• Assists and guides less experienced Software Quality Engineers in the responsibilities listed above.
• Engage as an active participant in Scrum ceremonies.
• Required to perform other appropriate duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge and experience in test design, development, and execution of test cases, in support of software and hardware solutions.
• Excellent observational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay disciplined and focused.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to be productive and effective working either alone or as part of a team.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Understanding and ability to implement Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance, which requires US citizenship.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with Test Track Pro, Version One, or similar testing tools/suites.
• Experience with software that directly interfaces with 3rd party hardware.
• Experience with testing desktop applications.
• 2+ years of experience in an Agile Scrum environment.
• Familiarity with closed network environments.
• Experience in ISR systems.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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