Software Test Engineer - Senior

LOCATION: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Secret

TRAVEL: 10-25%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Software Test Engineer - Senior providing support to the 45th Test Squadron/TGAD at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Master's Degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.  Additional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must be able to acquire a SECRET security clearance. A current and active SECRET security clearance is highly desired.
• U.S. Citizenship is required. 
• Automated test tools experience
• 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 QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS  

• Active Secret clearance is highly desired.
• Demonstrated Agile DEV/SEC/OPS knowledge and experience.
• Experience with Java programming language
• Agile, and SAFe knowledge is desirable
• Experience with Atlassian Tool suite is desirable
• Experience with Micro-focus ALM is desirable
• Past Functional and Performance Automated Testing
• Air Force logistical management knowledge is desired
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Cybersecurity test and evaluation is desired.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will be located at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Some telework may be authorized.

• Plans, executes, and reports on the developmental test and evaluation for the Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO)
• Provides individual technical effort in responding to questions/issues of critical importance to the customer.
• Supports the development of strategic test documents such as Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), test team charters and Test Plans as applicable.
• Assists in ensuring system requirements are testable and advises on performance measures, test entry/exit criteria, test design limitations and constraints, and test progress.
• Employs test automation tools and utilities supporting test execution.
• Develops and employs tests utilizing performance-testing tools.
• Identifies and documents deficiencies and anomalies of systems under test, evaluates and reports deficiencies, provides recommendations, and participates in deficiency review boards.
• Prepares, executes, reviews, and analyzes test objectives, plans, procedures, and metrics; prepares reports throughout the software development life cycle. Develops and writes 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.
• Travels to TDY locations to execute test procedures; perform data management, reduction, and analysis; perform configuration management, hardware setup, and hardware troubleshooting.