Software Engineer - Software Test

Description

The company builds systems that are used on programs with long reach, and this role sits in the Aeronautics Systems group. The role is an engineer position focused on software testing, based on site in San Diego, California or Grand Forks, North Dakota, with a partial hybrid schedule.

The work covers software across all phases of the development lifecycle, including design, development and test. The team works in an Integrated Product Team setup. The pace can be fast with high expectations, and you need to handle change well. You should be able to work with little direction.

Start dates depend on program funding and are set after funding is confirmed. The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and it may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Responsibilities

• Run unit and integration tests and test automation on the host environment.
• Work across development and lab environments, know how they differ, and make sure components in a complex system are integrated and tested in the right one.
• Integrate and troubleshoot software components across multiple networks, working with customer subject matter experts. Create and maintain documentation so others can integrate the components later.
• Work with software developers, system engineers, hardware engineers and integration/test engineers to find the root cause of problems seen during installation, integration, acceptance testing and operations.
• Apply your knowledge of the full development lifecycle processes.
• Write clear, concise, detailed technical documents.
• File detailed problem reports for any errors you find.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) and 2 years of related engineering experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM field and entry-level related engineering experience.
• Experience integrating and testing software and hardware components in Unix and Windows environments.
• Experience with formal software lifecycle methodologies, from requirements through test.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain a Security+ certification within 6 months of starting.
• Preferred: familiarity with software network interfaces.
• Preferred: experience automating installation, configuration and testing.
• Preferred: experience with Agile methodologies and Agile systems engineering.
• Preferred: clear communication and technical writing skills.
• Preferred: experience with Confluence and JIRA.
• Preferred: experience developing, debugging and maintaining scripts in scripting languages.

Conditions

Partial hybrid schedule, on site in San Diego, California or Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Travel: about 10% of the time.

Secret clearance is required before start.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Primary level base salary range: $79,300.00 to $137,600.00. Final offers depend on scope and responsibilities, plus experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, possible eligibility for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let employees share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation or personal business.