Sr. Associate, Software Quality Engineer

L3Harris•Nashville, TN

18d

About The Position

The Software Quality Engineer creates end-to-end test plans, executes those plans, and manages associated testing activities as part of an Agile Scrum development team. The role ensures that objectives are met and software works as expected, including testing functionality, performance, stability, and compatibility with legacy or third-party software and integrated external hardware. The objective is to ensure testing is defined, planned, and executed for every software feature and phase of development, identifying and addressing potential issues before release. At the Senior Associate level, this professional contributes job-area knowledge as a key member of the scrum team. The role is located in Nashville, Tennessee, follows a 9/80 schedule, and is contingent upon program award.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field and at least 2 years of prior Software Quality Assurance experience; alternatively, a graduate degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 6 years of prior related experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in test design, development, and execution of test cases supporting software and hardware solutions.
Excellent observational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
Ability to stay disciplined and focused.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work productively and effectively alone or as part of a team.
Strong customer service orientation.
Experience in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Experience with Test Track Pro, Version One, or similar testing tools or suites.
Experience with software that directly interfaces with third-party firmware.
Experience in an Agile Scrum environment.
Familiarity with closed network environments.
U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

Review functional and design specifications to understand individual deliverables.
Identify test requirements from Conditions of Acceptance, map test case requirements, and design test coverage plans.
Develop, document, and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts, including test plans, test summaries, and process documents as needed.
Execute and evaluate manual test cases and report results.
Participate in test case reviews with cross-functional team members.
Identify potential quality issues according to defined processes and immediately escalate them to Product Owners.
Keep the team and stakeholders informed of QA progress and emerging risks.
Ensure validated deliverables meet functional and design specifications and requirements through functional, regression, performance, stress, and endurance testing.
Isolate, replicate, and report defects, and verify fixes through exploratory and usability testing as well as the other testing methods.
Seek opportunities to improve quality, including efficiency gains and expanded test coverage.
Participate actively in Scrum ceremonies.
Perform other appropriate duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
Perform all job functions with a positive, professional attitude.
Obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.