Software Test Engineer

Our Company•Redstone Arsenal, AL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Cepeda Systems and Software Analysis , a rapidly growing small company in Huntsville, AL, is currently seeking a motivated and ambitious Software Test Engineer to join our team. The Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering and Integration (S3I) Directorate, located at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is a U.S. Army organization under the DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC). S3I is responsible for developing, testing, and sustaining software, modeling and simulation, and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) systems for Army aviation and missile platforms. Duties will be performed on-site at S3I. Duties And Responsibilities Work on an agile development team where success is defined by the ability to understand your path forward, effectively communicate that path, and complete the task inherent to that path in a timely matter. Analyze the software requirements from Interface Control Documents (ICD) to identify and verify what functionality needs to be tested. Develop test documentation and conduct test cases to verify each software fix/change associated with correcting software design deficiency or enhancement. Provide inputs to formal test documents to include the Test Workbook, Test Readiness Review, and the post-test After Action Reports. During the conduct of formal and informal tests, create problem reports in GitLab for each software implementation that does not comply with its associated software requirement. Write and execute test procedures for Formal Qualification Tests. Work with Software Quality Control personnel as required during testing. Actively participate in team meetings that include sprint kickoffs, sprint retrospectives, and daily standup meetings. Develop, execute, and maintain automation scripts for application testing, ensuring thorough and reliable test coverage Develop application and test automation codes and scripts Interface directly with members of Software and Functional Test Teams, SIL Development Team, SIL Operations Team, and Program Management. Qualifications Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering and (2) years of experience Clearance Requirements Must possess an active Interim Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required Required Skills 2+ years experience in software testing and test automation Ability to create structured test documentation and standard work instructions tailored to varying levels of technical detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences Knowledge of common computer network protocols. Familiarity with programming languages (C#, VB Scripting, etc) Working knowledge of Agile Software Development processes. Experience using GitLab. Experience operating and testing 3D graphical displays. Preferred Skills Familiarity with Tactical Communications Data Links (6016, 3011, DIS, VMF, B Series, etc.) Possess an Information Assurance Technical certification (CompTia A+, Net+ or Sec+) or the ability to obtain one What We Offer: Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurance, paid leave and paid holidays, multiple retirement plan options, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and work/life benefits including career development and recognition programs. Other perks we offer are flexible work schedules, company-sponsored events, and educational assistance. Disability Accommodation for Applicants: Cepeda is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online systems and need accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment at [email protected]. Our process is to respond and work with the requestor to identify a workable accommodation to the application process. Company Overview: Formed as a corporation in 2001, we are a HUBZone, veteran-owned, woman-owned small business. We focus on serving DoD , NASA , and the commercial sector, our services span the complete product life cycle from concept to software development to product release. Our services include software engineering, systems engineering, and process improvement. We are passionate about meeting customer requirements while minimizing costs and maximizing performance. We have achieved a rating of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 for services and development . We have a 100% customer satisfaction rating and have won numerous awards at the local and national level. We are also extensively involved in the community and make generous charitable contributions. Cepeda provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit, based factors

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering and (2) years of experience
Must possess an active Interim Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required
2+ years experience in software testing and test automation
Ability to create structured test documentation and standard work instructions tailored to varying levels of technical detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
Knowledge of common computer network protocols.
Familiarity with programming languages (C#, VB Scripting, etc)
Working knowledge of Agile Software Development processes.
Experience using GitLab.
Experience operating and testing 3D graphical displays.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Tactical Communications Data Links (6016, 3011, DIS, VMF, B Series, etc.)
Possess an Information Assurance Technical certification (CompTia A+, Net+ or Sec+) or the ability to obtain one

Responsibilities

Work on an agile development team where success is defined by the ability to understand your path forward, effectively communicate that path, and complete the task inherent to that path in a timely matter.
Analyze the software requirements from Interface Control Documents (ICD) to identify and verify what functionality needs to be tested.
Develop test documentation and conduct test cases to verify each software fix/change associated with correcting software design deficiency or enhancement.
Provide inputs to formal test documents to include the Test Workbook, Test Readiness Review, and the post-test After Action Reports.
During the conduct of formal and informal tests, create problem reports in GitLab for each software implementation that does not comply with its associated software requirement.
Write and execute test procedures for Formal Qualification Tests.
Work with Software Quality Control personnel as required during testing.
Actively participate in team meetings that include sprint kickoffs, sprint retrospectives, and daily standup meetings.
Develop, execute, and maintain automation scripts for application testing, ensuring thorough and reliable test coverage
Develop application and test automation codes and scripts
Interface directly with members of Software and Functional Test Teams, SIL Development Team, SIL Operations Team, and Program Management.