Software Test Engineer 2 or 3 (AHT)

Description

The advanced weapons division is hiring a software test engineer at Level 2 or Level 3 to join a multidisciplinary engineering team working on next-generation protection technology for warfighters.

You will support a program that defines and architects a secured missile weapon system.

The role may involve working with software and systems engineers on requirements validity.

Responsibilities

• Write software test plans, test procedures, subsystem acceptance test procedures and test reports.
• Produce test artifacts for development, integration, qualification and acceptance testing.
• Design automated test approaches for new software capabilities.
• Analyse test data, find gaps and recommend changes to procedures.
• Troubleshoot hands-on and support the integration of organic and COTS software and hardware in the labs.
• Work with software development teams to record and resolve software issues.

Requirements

• Level 2: a bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2+ years of experience, or a master's degree in a STEM field with 0 years of experience.
• Level 2: extensive experience setting test objectives from requirements, writing software test plans and procedures, running dry runs and formal qualification tests, performing code inspections and post-processing analysis, and writing test readiness reviews and test reports.
• Level 2: advanced hands-on system troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Level 2: experience working in a lab environment.
• Level 2: a current US Government DoW Secret clearance.
• Level 3: a bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5+ years of relevant software test experience, or a master's degree in a STEM field with 3+ years of the same experience.
• Level 3: extensive experience setting test objectives from requirements, writing software test plans and procedures, running dry runs and formal qualification tests, performing code inspections and post-processing analysis, and writing test readiness reviews and test reports.
• Level 3: advanced hands-on system troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Level 3: experience working in a lab environment.
• Level 3: a current US Government DoW Secret clearance.
• Preferred: working experience with Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence and Bitbucket.
• Preferred: familiarity with setting up test benches and using test equipment such as oscilloscopes and signal generators.
• Preferred: experience with requirements development.

Conditions

The role is on-site in Northridge, CA.

Relocation assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.

A Secret clearance is required to start.

Travel is 10% of the time.

Job code: LI-MA1.

Primary level base salary range: $83,400.00 to $125,200.00.

Secondary level base salary range: $103,600.00 to $155,400.00.

The range is a general guide. Base pay depends on factors such as the scope of the role and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, though it may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let you 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, paid company holidays and paid time off for vacation or personal business.