Software Test Engineer

Job Title:

Software Test Engineer

The Software Test Engineer supports system-level software integration and testing in a laboratory environment. This role focuses on executing requirement-driven manual and automated integration tests, loading software builds, and ensuring reliable operation of distributed software systems running on Linux. The engineer works hands‑on with live systems, performs gray-box analysis of production C++ code, and develops integration support tools in a configuration-controlled environment to improve test coverage and system reliability.

• Execute requirement-driven system-level integration and test procedures in a Linux or Unix laboratory environment.
• Set up, configure, and operate test environments to support software integration and system testing activities.
• Perform manual integration testing on distributed software components, with an initial emphasis on manual test execution.
• Support the transition from predominantly manual testing to automated testing by contributing to test automation efforts.
• Load software builds, verify successful deployment, and validate system behavior against documented requirements.
• Troubleshoot distributed software systems, identifying, isolating, and diagnosing issues across multiple software components and interfaces.
• Conduct gray-box analysis of production software code written in C or C++ to support integration troubleshooting and validation.
• Develop and maintain integration support tools and scripts, primarily using Python or similar scripting languages, in a configuration-controlled environment.
• Interpret and analyze documented requirements to derive, refine, and execute test procedures and test cases.
• Document test results, defects, and issues clearly and accurately, and collaborate with development and systems teams to resolve findings.
• Use requirements management and issue-tracking tools such as DOORS, Jira, and Jazz to manage test artifacts, traceability, and defect tracking.
• Participate in agile development and test activities, including planning, reviews, and continuous integration efforts.
• Support laboratory operations and testing activities outside standard business hours when required to meet program schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated system performance aligns with program objectives and requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 1+ years of experience in software integration, system testing, or software engineering in a structured, configuration-controlled environment.
• Experience executing system-level test procedures derived from documented requirements.
• Experience with software test and integration activities in Linux or Unix environments.
• Ability to read, analyze, and modify production software code written in C or C++ to support integration troubleshooting and gray-box validation.
• Proficiency in Python or a comparable scripting language for test support and automation.
• Ability to interpret and analyze requirements and translate them into effective test procedures and cases.
• Experience troubleshooting distributed software systems running on Linux or Unix platforms.
• Familiarity with requirement management and defect tracking tools such as DOORS, Jira, or Jazz.
• Eligibility to work on programs requiring an active or recent DoD security clearance.

• Experience as a software test engineer, integration and test engineer, or systems test engineer on complex software-intensive systems.
• Experience working in agile development and testing environments.
• Experience with software integration and test on large-scale defense or mission-critical programs.
• Familiarity with configuration management practices and tools in a controlled engineering environment.
• Ability to support testing activities outside standard business hours as program needs require.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing issues in distributed, pub/sub-based architectures.
• Effective communication skills to document findings and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.