Senior Software Test Engineer – Engineer Software Quality

• Devise and apply testing procedures for HII’s Minotaur product and products from outside vendors
• Review software requirements and prepare test scenarios
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on requirements, product design, and potential problems
• Create, develop, execute, and close tests
• Analyze test results for database impacts, errors or bugs, and usability
• Perform moderately complex analysis and troubleshooting
• Design manual and automated test procedures
• Prepare reports on software testing activities and report to the design team
• Support system integration events on aircraft during ground and flight tests
• Potentially fly on aircraft to support system integration, testing, and operator training
• Guide and mentor junior Software Test Engineers
• Collaborate with a seasoned team across multiple technical domains
• Advance testing of prototype solutions for the Minotaur Mission Processor, which processes airborne sensor data for military missions

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelor’s in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Master’s in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
• 2-4 years experience in software testing/development in a Linux command line environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a close team environment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US level Secret clearance
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Software, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Preferred: 2-4 years experience leading test and test automation teams
• Preferred: 2-4 years experience with network communication protocols (IP, TCP, UDP, etc.)
• Preferred: 2-4 years experience scripting in Python, Bash, CSH, etc.
• Preferred: 2-4 years experience with Agile software development methodology
• Demonstrated ability to successfully apply educational background to real-world engineering problems
• Previous leadership experience in leading small software test teams
• Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity
• Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances
• Lifting and moving materials may be required
• Willing to travel between 10-20% of the time

Demonstrates expertise in software testing and development, particularly in a Linux command line environment, with a strong focus on manual and automated testing procedures. Capable of leading test teams and collaborating effectively across technical domains while maintaining a US level Secret clearance.

• Software Testing
• Linux Command Line Environment
• Test Automation
• Python Scripting
• Agile Software Development

• Software Testing
• Test Automation
• Linux Command Line
• Scripting in Python
• Scripting in Bash
• Scripting in CSH
• Network Communication Protocols
• Test Scenario Preparation
• Test Result Analysis
• Troubleshooting

• Strong Communication Skills
• Collaborative Teamwork
• Mentoring

• US Level Secret Clearance

• Agile Methodology
• System Integration
• Military Missions
• Prototype Solutions
• Minotaur Product