Software Test Specialist​/Engineer

Key Job Elements

Support project verification planning and software development planning.

Support reviews of software requirements and interface requirements specifications.

Analyze software requirements and develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts for manual and automated testing of CSCIs in accordance with project plans, process standards, and approved scope of work.

Support peer reviews of software test work products and resolution of issues.

Ensure directional traceability of software tests to software requirements and manage test coverage.

Execute manual and automated tests to verify compliance with software requirements.

Document and communicate test defects. Work with the software teams to resolve issues. Retest software to verify resolutions and close issues.

Support regression test plan development, and perform regression testing to ensure that new code baselines do not adversely affect existing functionality.

Manage configuration of software test work products (establish baselines and execute and maintain change control).

Support Software Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings to review and authorize software scope and associated testing and test work product updates.

Participate in software work product/capability development planning and execution (such as agile framework), including estimating and statusing work packages.

Support the CSCI integration and test environment, ensuring consistency with software test plan needs. Activities supported include~ System Integration Laboratory (SIL) planning for Hardware in the Loop (HIL), development of HIL test architecture(s), selection and implementation of test equipment/automation, system build and configuration, development of automation interfaces, SIL systems commissioning, ongoing maintenance, etc.

Manage and report quality and performance metrics related to test plan traceability and test coverage, software defects, software Technical Performance Measurements (TPMs), etc.

Support software working group meetings (internal and external) including development and presentation of meeting content.

Develop test reports and present to customers (internal and external).

Create and deliver contractual reports (CDRL, DID) to customers.

For more information about the expectations related to Engineering roles at each Global Career Framework (GCF) level, see~ Responsibility Matrix of ED&T KJEs by GCF Levels (located on ED&T Portal).

Required Qualifications

University Degree or College Diploma Engineering, Computer Science or related mechatronics discipline

Minimum 3 years relevant experience

Demonstrated proficiency in a variety of software testing methodologies (Acceptance/Qualification, Code Coverage Analysis, Performance, Regression)

Experience developing and executing software test plans, tests cases and test scripts

Capable of developing and updating automated test frameworks/interfaces/scripts and documenting user instructions

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Strong technical and analytical ability

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to be agile, set priorities and multi-task

Intermediate computer skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Power Point

Ability to obtain and hold a valid Secret level security clearance

Ability to travel (10% Cdn) and (10% US & International) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Requirements for confined space

Preferred Qualifications

P.Eng or the ability to obtain a P.Eng

Proficiency with IBM Rational DOORS

Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodology using SysML & UML

Proficiency with Enterprise Architect and CAMEO systems modeler

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