PATRIOT IV&V Battalion Analyst
About The Position
The Junior IV&V Engineer supports independent verification and validation activities for Patriot missile system software at the Patriot Software Test Facility on Redstone Arsenal. Employed under the Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) team within the S3I Directorate, this role assists in evaluating software requirements, implementation, and testing to ensure compliance with system specifications, quality standards, and program objectives. The position provides hands-on exposure to formal qualification testing, independent analysis, and participation in major program activities supporting mission-critical defense systems.
Requirements
- Software and/or Systems Engineering
- Knowledge of Software Engineering principles
- Experience with Requirements Analysis
- Experience with Requirements Traceability
- Experience with Python, MATLAB, Visual Studio
- Experience with Test Planning and Execution
- Experience performing Requirements-Based Testing
- Experience performing Regression Testing
- Experience performing System Testing
- Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis
- Experience reviewing Requirements Documentation
- Experience developing Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Reports
- Ability to review Code (as needed)
- Strong Critical Thinking skills - can think outside the box
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently (self-motivated) and maintain objectivity
- Ability to identify anomalies, risks and make recommendations accordingly
- High attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate with software development and other IV&V team members as needed
- Candidate should demonstrate basic understanding of: Software Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V)
- Candidate should demonstrate basic understanding of: Requirements Traceability
- Candidate should demonstrate basic understanding of: Requirements Testing
- Candidate should demonstrate basic understanding of: Test Case Development
- Candidate should demonstrate basic understanding of: Software Testing Principles
- Candidate should demonstrate basic understanding of: Software Safety Principles
- Ability to work on-site at customer location
- Acknowledgement that no telework option is available
- U.S. Citizen
- Active Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain if applicable)
- Bachelor's Degree in one of the following: Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Information Systems
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting DoD or government weapon systems/PATRIOT
- Experience with IV&V programs
- Experience with mission-critical or safety-critical systems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
