Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester (Planning & Reporting V&V)-Junior

Amewas•Patuxent River, MD

5h•Onsite

About The Position

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester (Planning & Reporting V&V)-Junior to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $62,000.00 - $87,000.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required. The Analysis, Debrief, and Test (ADT) Branch supports the development, integration, and testing of the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Technical Baseline (JTB) product suite. The software products comprising the JTB support modeling and simulation (M&S) environments; trainer systems; test and evaluation (T&E); analysis; live, virtual and constructive (LVC); research and development (R&D) activities for DoD agencies and their international partners. All products are government owned, developed and managed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Aerospace, Computers, Software Systems, Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering Degree obtained from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Experience supporting modeling and simulation efforts
The ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats with engineers, program personnel and subject matter experts
Experience following established processes, procedures and technical guidance with attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to review information and identify discrepancies/risks
The ability to learn Modeling and Simulation (M&S), Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV&A) processes and methodologies
The ability to work independently and within a team environment in a professional setting
The ability to support a flexible schedule
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with scripting, databases and programming languages (C++, Python 3 and HTML)
Experience supporting automated testing
DoD experience

Responsibilities

Provides support for a large, complex modeling and simulation (M&S) Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV&A) project
Collaborates with engineers, software developers, analysts and subject matter experts to conduct VV&A of models/simulations that are used to support all aspects of research, development, test and evaluation
Reviews data and creates detailed analysis of results
Provides high-quality technical writing to inform users of the simulation of its strengths and limitations
Writes VV&A plans and reports
Assists with identifying M&S intended use statements, defining M&S requirements to satisfy the intended uses and generating acceptability criteria to determine if the M&S requirements are met
Conducts M&S risk assessments
Conducts accreditation and V&V activities/tasks
Interfaces with program personnel, engineers and subject matter experts