Software Test Engineer - Multiple Levels - 26412

HII's Mission Technologies division•Columbia, MD

57d•$63,292 - $154,090•Onsite

About The Position

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking highly motivated Software Test Engineers to join their team. The role operates in their Columbia, MD location and supports critical national security missions. The software test team is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and meeting the requirements for customer of the Minotaur Mission Processor. The Minotaur Mission Processor (or Minotaur Mission System/Suite) is a cutting-edge, government-owned mission management software suite and system architecture. Its core function is to integrate and fuse multiple sensor and data sources—including radar, cameras, and communications equipment—to create a single, common operating picture (COP). The Software Test Engineer will execute responsibilities across the software development life cycle.

Requirements

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. (For Senior Software Test Engineer)
2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience. (For Software Test Engineer)
0 years experience with Bachelors in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience. (For Software Test Engineer, Associate)
Bachelors Degree in Software, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience working within a Linux environment
Scripting experience in Python, Bash or a related language
Ability to obtain and maintain a US level Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

An active US level Secret clearance or higher

Responsibilities

Test Planning
Writing Test Cases
Automation Scripting
Test Data Management
Test Execution
Bug Reporting
Regression Testing
Userability Testing
Devise and apply testing procedures for both HII’s Minotaur product and from outside vendors.
Review software requirements and prepare test scenarios.
Participate in design reviews and provide input on requirements, product design, and potential problems.
Test creation, development, execution, and closure.
Analyze test results on database impacts, errors or bugs, and usability.
Perform moderately complex analysis and troubleshooting.
Design of both manual and automated test procedures.
Prepare reports on all aspects related to software testing carried out and reporting to the design team.
Support system integration events on various aircraft during ground/flight tests.
Potential to fly on aircraft to support system integration, test, and operator training
Willing to travel between 10-20% of the time.
Application of the principles, practices, and procedures used in test engineering.