Eng II-Test

Job Description

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This is your opportunity to use your expertise to not only solve technically challenging problems but save lives. Our mission is to make medical care outside the walls of an established medical facility as effective, efficient, and exacting as possible. Join a fast-paced team of developers, designers, and product owners creating cutting edge software products focused on improving the medical care of thousands of military members, and first responders.
We specialize in creating applications that revolutionize healthcare provider workflows, optimized for human-machine performance. Our solutions are widely adopted within the Department of Defense, including Special Warfare and conventional medicine. We believe in human centered design and will give you the opportunity to work directly with our unique users to develop capabilities and solutions that simplify and enhance their ability to accomplish their missions, as well as save lives.

We are creating the next generation of medical care solutions and we need talented and passionate people to make it happen. We are looking for high achievers that want to take ownership of solutions and are ready to make an impact.

We discover the science, develop the technology, and deliver the capabilities that optimize safety and performance for our military and industry partners. As a part of our team, you will be directly helping protect those that protect us.
What sets us apart?

• User-Driven Approach: You'll have the incredible opportunity to work directly with military and Defense Health Agency personnel, developing solutions that directly impact their missions and save lives. This user-centric approach ensures your work has real-world significance.
• Impact: We aren't interested in shelf-ware, we're driven by achieving the best possible for as many people as we can. Our technologies currently impact users across the Department of Defense, and we're not done yet.
• Extreme Ownership: We believe that success only happens when we relentlessly ensure every aspect of the project is accounted for. Our team directs the entire development process. From conceiving solutions to designing user interfaces, implementing architectures, programming applications, testing code, and deployment, your work will be comprehensive and meaningful.
• Innovation Culture: Be part of a team where innovation is encouraged and rewarded. Many of our team members hold design and software patents because of the work we do. Your creative solutions to the day-to-day challenges faced by the defense community will be recognized and protected.
• Continuous Learning: We believe in constant learning and staying current on industry best practices. The fast-paced and dynamic nature of our work demands that we think outside the box and adapt to new challenges.

As a visionary Software Test Engineer, you're driven by an insatiable curiosity for what's possible and a passion for building exceptional software that truly matters. If you're drawn to the challenge of solving complex problems, exploring uncharted territories in technology, and collaborating with like-minded innovators, we'd love to have you on our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high-impact software solutions that not only meet but exceed our customers' expectations. You'll have the freedom to experiment with emerging technologies, optimize existing systems, and create cutting-edge architectures that set new standards in the industry. If you're excited about building a legacy of innovation and making a lasting impact on the world of technology, we want to hear from you.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You'll Do:

• Work alongside software engineers and project managers to create and execute tests on software-driven systems.
• Guide the software testing team, providing mentorship and guidance to junior members.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools like Android Studio, Swift, and TestComplete.
• Identify, report, and track software defects using a bug tracking system.
• Perform regression, system, and functional testing.
• Interface with Air Force researchers and operational personnel to understand requirements.
• Communicate with developers, other testers, and project managers to develop thorough test designs and test plans.
• Create testing procedures to evaluate the performance of the software.
• Run the software testing procedures to evaluate the software.
• Manage and execute manual and automated test plans for various projects.
• Own the testing process and be accountable for the quality assurance of the product.
• Document all testing procedures.
• Report bugs and make recommendations to improve the software product.
• Communicate test results and recommendations to senior leads.
• Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Your Road Map:

• 1 to 3 Months - Learning the team processes and becoming familiar with the tester code base, incrementally increasing test design and development contribution, as well as increasing input to test processes flow and improvement.
• 3 to 6 Months - Finding and writing software bugs while developing tests and contributing to the test automation coverage and team productivity
• 6 to 12 Months - Being able to pick up and complete tasks end to end, from writing and reviewing test designs, test implementation, and having regular communication with developers and project managers about tests meeting the acceptance criteria. Tracking tasks and test coverage and helping prioritize tasking for the test team while collaborating with the test lead to plan the recurring sprint to sprint responsibilities.

Work Environment: This position may be performed working primarily remotely. Travel/commute to various company and/or customer locations at time when not "home based" may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Optional remote or in office work environment.
• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

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Required Skills and Education

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 5 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education.
• Experience in software testing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with software testing, ideally with mobile applications, and an understanding of different testing types.
• Experience with software test platforms for various applications. (Android Studio, Test Complete, Swift, Windows apps)
• Experience writing test plans and test scenarios based on given requirements.
• Experience with scripting languages, such as Python, Kotlin, or X-code.
• Experience in software development with Java, Kotlin and other object-oriented languages.
• Experience with issue trackers, Git, and Agile software development.
• Experience with software test tools and processes, building and testing frameworks, and consumer-facing applications and APIs.
• Knowledge of development Agile lifecycle methodologies and CD/CI.
• Solid understanding of test automation and manual testing processes.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to take ownership and accountability for testing deliverables.

A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Experience with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum).
• Relevant certifications (ISTQB, CSTE).
• Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents - Gain a clear understanding of what the software should do.
• Develop test plans and test cases - Outline scope, approaches, resources and test items.
• Compare software against business requirements - Ensure the application can handle required use cases and meets stakeholder expectations.
• Create and maintain test documentation - Record test plans, test cases, results and logs in detail.
• Log and report defects - Document in detail any defects, crashes or deviations found. Categorize, isolate test data and steps to reproduce. Assign to appropriate teams for analysis and remediation.
• Recommend improvements - Suggest ways to improve software quality, usability and performance.
• Multiple testing types - Functional, manual, automation, exploratory.
• Metrics Gathering - Successful app dev teams objectively measure and analyze their software development processes.
• Team leadership/guidance - Excellent mentorship skills enable you to guide your team through each phase of the testing process.

About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.