IV&V Software Engineer Job Huntsville area,Alabama USA,Software Development

Job Description

The IV&V Software Engineer supports independent verification and validation activities for mission-critical defense system software at a government test facility on Redstone Arsenal. Employed under the Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) team, this role assists in evaluating software requirements, implementation, and testing to ensure compliance with system specifications, quality standards, and program objectives.

The position provides hands-on exposure to formal qualification testing, independent analysis, and participation in major program activities supporting complex, integrated software and hardware systems.

Core Technical Skills

Knowledge of Software Engineering principles
Experience with Requirements Analysis
Experience with Requirements Traceability

Software Programming/Tool Skills

Experience with Python, MATLAB, Visual Studio

Testing & Quality Assurance

Experience with Test Planning and Execution
Experience performing:
Requirements-Based Testing
Regression Testing
System Testing
Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis

Documentation & Review Skills

Experience reviewing Requirements Documentation
Experience developing Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Reports
Ability to review Code (as needed)

Analytical & Professional Skills

Strong Critical Thinking skills - can think outside the box
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently (self-motivated) and maintain objectivity
Ability to identify anomalies, risks and make recommendations accordingly
High attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate with software development and other IV&V team members as needed

Foundational Knowledge

Candidate should demonstrate basic understanding of:
Software Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V)
Requirements Traceability
Requirements Testing
Test Case Development
Software Testing Principles
Software Safety Principles

Work Environment Requirements

Ability to work on-site at customer location
Acknowledgement that no telework option is available

Optional Enhancement for Job

Requisition

Experience supporting DoD or government weapon systems/PATRIOT
Experience with IV&V programs
Experience with mission-critical or safety-critical systems

Basic Candidate Requirements

U.S. Citizen
Active Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain if applicable)
Bachelor's Degree in one of the following:
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Computer Information Systems

* Must be located in Huntsville, Alabama or willing to relocate.

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