Entry Level Software Engineer in Test

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory • Richland, WA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus. The National Security Directorate (NSD) drives science-based, mission-focused solutions to take on complex, real-world threats to our nation and the world. The AI and Data Analytics Division (AIDA), part of NSD, combines profound domain expertise and creative integration of advanced hardware and software to deliver computational solutions that address complex data and analytic challenges. Working in multidisciplinary teams, we connect foundational research to engineering to operations, providing the tools to innovate quickly and field results faster. Our strengths are integrated across the data analytics lifecycle, from data acquisition and management to analysis and decision support. AIDA’s Operational Readiness and Enablement (ORE) Team is looking for a Software Engineer in Test to play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of highly complex software solutions and systems.

Requirements

• BS/BA or higher
• U.S. Citizenship
• Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
• All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).

Nice To Haves

• Degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field.
• 1+ years Python/C++/C# or other software development/test experience, ideally working with data, data engineering, APIs, microservices, or Cloud Computing.
• Demonstrated experience in applying software engineering, test engineering, and data management best practices through successfully delivering projects or initiatives.
• Familiar with machine learning algorithms with hands-on experience in machine learning pipeline development and/or related test strategies.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
• Possession of an active security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Identify mission challenges and methodically formulate test solutions.
• Demonstrate software quality and test excellence and deliver high-quality results at scale.
• Collaborate with data scientist and software engineers to transform research into fully scalable solutions.
• Apply strong test engineering principles and innovative problem-solving skills to complex technical challenges.
• Stay current on advancements in test strategies and technologies and a broad scope of engineering domains (such as AI, API, Data Engineering, Cloud Computing and more).
• Take initiative in setting and pursuing personal goals and professional growth.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and collaborate successfully in a team environment.

Benefits

• Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support.
• Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match.
• Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees