Software Engineering Assistant 1

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Fort Walton Beach, FL Top Secret/SCI Polygraph None Career Level not specified Salary not specified

General

Job Summary:

Performs audits and tests of software products in accordance with software test plans and procedures. Debugs and characterizes defects, providing detailed configuration and descriptions of passing and failing test for product evaluation reports. Has knowledge of commonly used software languages, development tools, development concepts, practices, and general engineering released support activities. Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.

Works on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring limited judgement. Has little to no role in decision-making. Normally receive detailed instructions on all work. Works under immediate supervision.

• Perform formal and informal software testing to verify quality and reliability for product requirements
• Conduct both automated and manual testing of applications
• Complete test asset creation, test execution, error reporting, analysis, and reporting on testing outcomes
• Assist in writing and developing software test procedures
• Assist in writing / updating requirements specifications and Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)
• Assist in writing / updating design documentation (i.e., ICD, SDD, etc.)
• Assist in writing / updating software user manuals / documentation
• Assist in the assessment of requirements for testability
• Perform and assist hardware and software integration tasks
• Collect / record engineering test data toward a given objective
• Continue training/education to develop software skills to support MSI software test applications
• Must be at assigned worksite during assigned hours 100% of time; less PTO, FML/STD/LTD

Other Job Functions

• Perform formal and informal software testing to verify quality and reliability for product requirements
• Conduct both automated and manual testing of applications
• Perform the duties / role as the Remote-Control Operator (RCO) during integration / formal testing events for Ground Vehicles to include Remote Control Truck Mounted Attenuator (RCTMA)
• Plan and execute testing following agile principles
• Assist with information security functions that include designing, developing, and implementing highly secure network solutions
• Assist with annual review of each accredited system / subsystem IA controls according to NIST SP 800-53
• Assist with maintaining an Authority to operate (ATO) certification to the RMF Confidentiality Integrity and Availability (CIA) and Certification Level (CL) for a system / subsystem
• Assist with OS security patch updates, device driver updates, and BIOS firmware updates
• Assist with Antivirus updates
• Maintain integrity of customer, military and company standards and requirements during development activities
• Support design reviews, program reviews, and other presentations to the customer to include development of presentation material and taking meeting minutes
• Perform other work-related tasks or assignments as directed by supervisor or project lead

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules
• Ability to read, write and develop intelligible instructions, procedures and software development documentation
• Ability to collaborate / work with a multi-functional team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong and pronounced problem solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of Software Lifecycle Management to include development, configuration control, and release management
• Basic understanding of CUI data and appropriate marking / labeling
• Ability to drive towards goals and milestones while valuing and maintaining as strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of the Agile software project management and development processes to include Scrum and/or Kanban and the ability to work within a project team following this process
• Working knowledge of advanced…