System Tester

SOUTHEASTERN COMP CONSULTANTS INC•Dahlgren, VA

3d•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

SCCI is seeking a System Tester to serve as a Scrum Team Embedded Tester supporting independent verification and validation (IV&V) testing. The role ensures software functionality conforms to requirements before weapons system application releases to the fleet. The position is located in Dahlgren, Virginia, and involves testing the Gun Computer System (GCS) Mark (MK) 160 Gun Weapons System (GWS), from iterative developer builds through the final production build. The successful candidate must be able to learn new technical concepts quickly.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret security clearance.
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline, or equivalent experience such as direct hands-on experience with a particular system application.
Three years of experience testing a software-intensive Department of Defense weapon system.
Demonstrated problem-solving, written communication, and oral communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment and in a rapidly changing range or field environment.
Ability to work independently and interface professionally with government agencies, contractors, and military personnel.
Ability to work with others to meet established goals and program schedules.
Experience and knowledge of systems engineering and testing practices throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Linux or Unix environments.
Experience with C, C++, Java, or Ada programming languages.
Experience supporting Department of Defense or related programs.
Experience with the DoD Acquisition lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Assess requirements and develop test procedures for assigned Scrum Team software products.
Document critical thinking and test methodology in real time to ensure valid testing against requirement specifications.
Test and validate GCS MK 160 GWS developer builds, from iterative development builds through the final production build.
Collaborate with Software Engineers in an Agile environment to support development of high-quality software artifacts.
Develop testing strategies and detailed test procedures based on system requirements, and execute tests.
Create and perform both manual and automated testing.