Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a relevant technical field, or equivalent work experience.
Basic understanding of software and systems engineering concepts related to testing procedures.
Familiarity with mission systems and their Graphical User Interfaces (GUI).
Proficient in writing detailed test reports and JIRA tickets for issue tracking.
Experience with various testing techniques including unit, integration, functional, end-to-end, acceptance, performance, and smoke testing.
Ability to communicate complex information clearly and visually.
Experience mentoring new engineers in testing procedures and system architecture.
Responsibilities
Conduct tests with minimal supervision, demonstrating self-direction.
Navigate mission systems' GUIs and understand their interactions with hardware and software.
Write clear and detailed test reports and JIRA tickets to document issues.
Utilize multiple testing methods to ensure software quality and performance.
Present test engineering concepts to team members to enhance understanding.
Mentor junior engineers in testing methodologies and system architecture.
Engage in independent learning to enhance problem-solving skills.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation.
Access to advanced technology and systems.
Potential for career advancement within the organization.
Full Job Description
Job Title
Level 2-5 Integration and System Engineer
Location
Lexington Park, MD 20653 US (Primary)
Category
Research, Development, and Engineering
Job Type
Full-Time
Career Level
Staff
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Travel
Security Clearance Required
Top Secret
Job Description
Prescient Edge is seeking a Level 2-5 Integration and System Engineer
Job Requirements
Testing Competence:
Engineer is self-driven and able to perform test procedures with little or no direction required.
Basic Hardware & Software Understanding:
Demonstrates a basic understanding of software and systems engineering concepts as well as how they correlate to testing procedures.
Mission System Familiarization:
Has developed an understanding of the relevant mission systems, able to navigate its Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) with minimal guidance, and understand how it interacts with the integrated hardware and software components.
Test Reporting:
Writes detailed test reports enabling easy comprehension of test actions completed. Engineers at this level are also able to read, write, and test tickets using JIRA and other required ticket tracking software. Writes clear and concise JIRA tickets providing sufficient description of the encountered issues to help guide software engineers toward solutions.
Test Methods:
Tests software utilizing multiple different testing techniques including:
Unit Testing
Integration Testing
Functional Testing
End-to-End Testing
Acceptance Testing
Performance Testing
Smoke Testing
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Equivalent-
Have obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or another relevant technical field.
OR
Comparable Years of Work Experience
Have a comparable level of work experience in test engineering related fields if lacking educational requirement.
Detailed Technical Communication:
Thinks broadly about problem scope, organizes analysis into testing frameworks, and produces simple visual representations of complex information.
Mentorship:
Provides mentorship to new engineers, assisting them in their understanding of testing procedures as well as hardware and software system architecture.
Independent Learning:
Able to solve problems independently and improve their skillset outside of the project environment.
Present Test Engineering Concepts:
Has delivered at least one presentation on important test engineering concepts to members of the Prescient Edge team. This Milestone demonstrates the engineer's detailed understanding of the testing concepts and procedures as well as their ability to convey these ideas in a digestible manner.
