Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester; V&V Execution-Junior

Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester (V&V Execution)-Junior

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester (V&V Execution)-Junior to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $62,000.00 - $87,000.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

A typical day as a Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester (V&V Execution)-Junior may include:

• Trains/Learns to test software for an advanced synthetic training environment
• Learns and becomes proficient integrating software into flight simulators to system test
• Supports software development/integration, testing, customer training and demonstrations
• Learns and becomes proficient installing and running regression tests on new software builds (multiple builds weekly)
• Becomes knowledgeable and proficient in testing a variety of Jira issues (new feature implementation, bug fixes, database queries, etc.)
• Documents test results and learns to update issues in Jira
• Learns and becomes proficient creating new test procedure documents to validate new requirements
• Uses effective communication across a large team to verify correct procedures and software issue diagnosis
• Becomes proficient running extensive regression tests when software reaches Release Candidate (RC) phase

Must-haves:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Operations Research, Data Analytics or Engineering OR HS Diploma/Equivalent with 3 years of relevant work experience
• Degree obtained from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• Experience as a lead, supervisor or manager
• Experience working in a military environment
• The ability to learn to operate multiple computer stations that support the Joint Simulation Environment
• The ability to be proactive and learn to perform system tests to identify software/hardware deficiencies to verify compliance with system requirements
• The ability to document and work through issues
• Experience using Microsoft Office products
• The ability to support a flexible schedule, including occasional weekend and evening testing (approximately once per month subject to mission needs)-Schedule changes will be communicated with at least one (1) week's advance notice whenever possible
• The ability to obtain and maintain Clearance in accordance with 5205.07
• AMEWAS willing to obtain and process full clearance-The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired

Skills:

• Experience supporting model and simulation efforts
• Experience supporting testing environments
• DoD experience

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset, professionalism, and discretion, while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive, team-oriented culture.

Physical Environment and

Working Conditions:

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site. On rare occasions, overnight travel may be required.

Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.