Software Test Engineer

Electric Boats$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of project management or planning experience
  • Active Secret security clearance
  • Experience with military hardware, software, and documentation (preferred)
  • Familiarity with Process Improvement methodologies (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute software build procedures
  • Document software programming results and support test readiness reviews
  • Collaborate with developers and engineers to evaluate software changes
  • Support lab testing and onboard software verification
  • Ensure traceability between requirements and software capabilities
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and tools

Benefits

  • Work from home flexibility with weekly onsite participation
  • Opportunity for occasional travel to support submarine-related sites
  • Hands-on experience with advanced tactical hardware and software
  • Collaboration with experts in the field of software testing and military applications
  • Engagement in continuous process improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Overview

Electric Boat Corporation isseeking a highly motivated individual to serve as an Test Engineer in support of Navy programs in Groton and New London, CT.

Tactical Software Engineeringis responsible forapplying innovative submarine computer software and technologies used onboard submarines for shipboard equipment operation and control. Our teams design, develop, integrate, and testEBproprietaryproducts that support the United States Navy Nuclear Submarine Fleet.

This Test engineering role works to ensure delivered software meets all functional, performance, and reliability requirements. Test engineers support verification, validation, integration, and readiness activities for tactical and supportsystemsoftware. The team ensures that all software changes are rigorously evaluated, documented, and tested before release to the fleet.

Responsibilities include:

  • Developing and executing software build procedures
  • Documenting software programming results and supporting test readiness reviews
  • Collaborating with software developers, systems engineers, and other subject matter experts to evaluate changes and identify defects
  • Supporting lab-based testing efforts and occasional onboard support for software installation and verification
  • Ensuring traceability between requirements, test activities, and delivered software capabilities
  • Contributing to continuous improvement of processes, tools, and procedures

The role may require occasional travel to support submarine-related sites. Someworkfromhomeflexibility is available, though weekly onsite participation isrequired.

This position involves onsite lab work at either our Groton or New London locations. A successful candidate must be comfortable following established procedures, workinghandsonwith tactical hardware, andon rare occasionsconducting onboard verification activities on submarines. Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelors degree or similar/equivalent work experience
  • 2+ years of project management or planning experience
  • Active Secret security cleance is required

Preferred:

  • US Navy, DoD contractor, or similar complexity experience.
  • Experience within military hardware, software, documentation, and drawings.
  • Experience with ISO 9000, AS-9001, CMMI, and ESD programs is desirable.
  • Execution and implementation of Process Improvement / Lean Six Sigma methodologies
  • Familiarity with Linux OS
Skills
  • Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently while supporting a team
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and priorities effectively
  • Willingness and ability to execute written and verbal communications with stakeholders, and internal/external customers
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with technical documentation
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Willingness to proactively engage technical experts and cross-functional teams
  • Ability to independently seek information needed to resolve issues or make decisions
Physical QualificationsClimbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting Environmental AttributesCold, Dry, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside

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