Software Test Engineer - Senior

Software Test Engineer - Senior

LOCATION: Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, AL

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: 10 - 25%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Software Test Engineer to support the 96 Cyberspace Test Group, 45th Test Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base-Gunter Annex, Alabama. The software test team conducts many different activities, such as test planning, analyzing, designing, configuring, and test execution. Additionally, we report daily test progress and results and evaluate the quality of test results.

Required Experience:

• Masters Degree and 10 years of applicable experience
• US Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance.
• Experience with automated test tools.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to work effectively on a team and to lead and direct the work of others.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing including communication skills in areas of technical writing, briefings, and formal presentations.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Demonstrated Agile DEV/SEC/OPS knowledge and experience.
• Experience with Java programming language or similar scripting language.
• Agile, and SAFe knowledge is desirable.
• Experience with Atlassian Tool suite is desirable.
• Experience with Micro-focus ALM is desirable.
• Experience with Micro-focus Octane is desirable.
• Past Functional and Performance Automated Testing.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and report on the developmental test and evaluation for the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul - (MRO).
• Provide individual technical effort in responding to questions/issues of critical importance to the customer.
• Support the development of strategic test documents such as Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), test team charters and Test Plans as applicable.
• Assist in ensuring system requirements are testable and advises on performance measures, test entry/exit criteria, test design limitations and constraints, and test progress.
• Employ test automation tools and utilities supporting test execution.
• Develop and execute tests utilizing performance-testing tools.
• Identify and document deficiencies and anomalies of systems under test, evaluate and report deficiencies, provide recommendations, and participate in deficiency review boards.
• Prepare, execute, review, and analyze test objectives, plans, procedures, and metrics; prepares reports throughout the software development life cycle. Develop and write methods of tests, test cases, test cards, and any other test process documents required to plan, execute, and report on testing.
• Must be willing to work extended hours including weekends and holidays when required to meet mission requirements.
• Travel to TDY locations to execute test procedures; perform data management, reduction, and analysis; perform configuration management, hardware setup, and hardware troubleshooting.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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