Senior Software Test Engineer to provide support for our government customer in
Orlando, Florida.
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:- Plan, coordinate, develop, and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes.
- Test software products to prepare for government acceptance.
- Document software defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software developers. Write test reports and review test articles & deliverables.
- Create and maintain databases of known defects.
- Participate in working group meetings and integrated product team (IPT) meetings to provide status on test activities, coordinate test participation and schedules across teams, discuss and resolve test-related issues.
- Develop test plans and other documents required by NAWCTSD Orlando's policies and procedures.
- Provide contractor support to planners. Clarify software design ambiguities and design deficiency based on test results.
- Provide support in resolving conflicts with the test approach. Document the configuration, design, and performance characteristics of the training software during the test phase.
- Review contractor's data deliverable (CDRL items) and internal software life cycle work products (e.g. System Engineering Plan, Software Development Plan, System and Software Requirements Specs, System and Software Design Descriptions, Software Test Plans/Procedures, and other Technical Reports).
- Continuously monitor and assess performance and recommend appropriate action when contractor delinquencies or deficiencies occur during the software life cycle.
- Recommend changes to the training systems contract based on revisions to military training characteristics, changes to performance characteristics, or for pre-planned product improvements.
- Become familiar with the training system contractor's software test activities and work products, to effectively monitor and assess the software test effort. Assist in resolving related programmatic issues.
- Participate in appropriate IPT meetings, working groups, design/progress reviews, audits (e.g. Post Award Conferences, Requirements Review, Design Reviews, and Test Readiness Review).
- Monitor and evaluate software metrics data for trends, deviations, and compliance.
- Monitor the software code and unit test process and work products generated during the courseware life cycle. Review the contractor's proposed test criteria and subsequently perform examinations and audit test results.
- Monitor the hardware and software integration process and work products generated during the courseware life cycle.
- Monitor and participate in the software acceptance testing process. Perform and document software cold starts and other software related system testing.
- Monitor the software configuration management process applied and work products generated during the test phase.
- Monitor the software quality assurance process applied, and work products generated during the software test phase.
- Identify problems being encountered in hardware and software development and provide recommendations for resolving these problems.
- Analyze potential software requirements for modifications to VSIMs in the operational phase of the courseware life cycle. This analysis shall involve extensive research and coordination, including direct contact with fleet activities, government laboratories, and device/system users
- Providing input to the Lead Test Engineer for program planning, resource coordination, and interface with other government and contractor T&E agencies.
- Support for Integrated Test Teams (ITTs) for technical determination of system performance and operational suitability for schoolhouse classroom deployment.
- Coordination of developmental test (DT), contractor test (CT), and operational test (OT) program requirements to ensure adequate resources for T&E execution.
- Develop, monitor, and report on the T&E project, schedule, and technical performance. Report T&E program metrics and management issues to the Program Office.
- Provide test support for the Lead Test Engineer for systems testing in support of Program Office IPTs. Form and lead teams for technical determination of system performance and operational suitability for schoolhouse classroom deployment.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:B.S. in an engineering discipline or computer science. (Master's degree preferred.)
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Approximately seven (7) or more years of experience with simulation test & evaluation, software test engineering & evaluation, or software development for a Navy or DoD customer.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Familiarity with FCA rating and systems
REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must have an active Secret clearance.
Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.
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