Systems and Software Test Engineer IV
About The Position
Astronics Connectivity Systems & Certification (Astronics CSC) designs, engineers, manufactures, and certifies digital in-flight entertainment and cabin management systems for corporate, private, and VIP aircraft. The Systems and Software Test Engineer works with Systems and Software Engineers to develop manual and automated test plans that ensure the quality, functionality, and reliability of VIP/VVIP in-flight entertainment and cabin management systems (IFE/CMS). The role reports to the Software Manager and is primarily onsite at the company's Kent office. Flexible start and end times are offered, along with a choice of five eight-hour days or four nine-hour days with a half-day Friday. The position involves configuring and connecting complex systems in a lab, testing and troubleshooting software, documenting defects, verifying software functionality and fixes, and developing Python automation scripts. The engineer also creates and verifies manual and automated test procedures for system integration, lab verification, and production.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.
- At least 5 years of system testing experience, preferably developing test automation for network-based systems.
- Proficient communication skills.
- Customer/client focus.
- Ethical conduct.
- Time-management skills.
- Collaboration skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Personal effectiveness and credibility.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing test automation for network-based systems.
Responsibilities
- Read technical specifications to configure and connect complex systems in a laboratory environment.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and test existing software.
- Test system functionality and document defects in JIRA.
- Verify software functionality using tests provided by Software Developers.
- Verify software fixes and close out JIRA issues.
- Write Python automation scripts for system verification.
- Write manual test procedures based on requirements and verify them in SIL.
- Write automated test procedures based on requirements and verify them in SIL.
- Write manual and automated test procedures for production.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
- Voluntary life and AD&D, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
- Flexible daily start and end times.
- Choice of five eight-hour days or four nine-hour days with a half-day Friday.
- Quarterly profit-sharing incentive program and quarterly bonuses tied to company profitability.
- 401(k) with a 3% company contribution and an additional annual discretionary contribution.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellness Program.
- Paid time off.
- Volunteer Time Off Program.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
