Software Test Engineer Lead Engineer Software Quality 4

Requisition Number: 21887

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $104,588. 00 - $160,000. 00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Mid HI

This opportunity resides with Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. From towers to processors, we design, develop, integrate and manage the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations, exploitation and analysis for the Intelligence Community, the military services, geographic and functional combatant commands and DoD agencies.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: /vimeo. com/732533072

About the Role

Are you looking for an opportunity to progress your career and lead other Software Test Engineers?

Mission Technologies, a division of HII is seeking a highly motivated Software Test Engineer Lead to join our dynamic team at our Hanover, MD location. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our Minotaur software product. Your expertise in testing methodologies within a Linux environment, will be instrumental for our customers in national defense.

Ideally, we are seeking a candidate that possesses the listed technical skills and has a passion to lead, mentor, and train junior test engineers. You do not have to possess prior leadership experience.

The Minotaur Mission Processor ingests data from various sensors on manned and unmanned surveillance aircraft to enhance an operator's ability to identify tracks from various on-board sensors, from both sea and land, that is utilized in all branches of the military. To read more about the Minotaur Mission Processor visit:

• /hii. com/news/hii-awarded-244-million-contract-to-integrate-minotaur-software-products-into-maritime-platforms/

• / cbp. gov/frontline/air-and-marine-operations-minotaur

Responsibilities would include testing prototype solutions to unaddressed, critical military operational shortfalls through research, conceptualization, design, implementation, and evaluation as a member of an established team that has fielded numerous highly regarded capabilities. Subject areas differ widely over time, but current projects focus on improving the exploitation of airborne sensor data through object tracking, multi-sensor correlation, and operational data display. You will lead junior Software Test Engineers and provide mentorship, training and coaching to further progress their skillsets.

Learn more about Mission Technologies: / youtube. com/watch?v=UbjSrHXi6JA

You Will

Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains standards for software systems quality operating methods, processes, and procedures. Conducts evaluation of software systems activities including requirements, design, development, documentation, integration, test, verification and validation. Defines appropriate measures to ensure product quality. Develops overall operating criteria to ensure implementation of the software quality program according to project, process and contract requirements and objectives. Ensures that projects and process control documentation are compliant with requirements, objectives and/or contracts. Reviews software systems design, change specifications, and plans against contractual and/or process requirements. Reviews include applicable specifications, materials, tools, techniques, and methodologies. Provides or directs verification and validation of software system requirements, traceability, and testability.

Job responsibilities can include:

• Devise and apply testing procedures for both HII's Minotaur product and from outside vendors

• Review software requirements and prepare test scenarios

• Participate in design reviews and provide input on requirements, product design, and potential problems

• Test creation, development, execution, and closure

• Analyze test results on database impacts, errors or bugs, and usability

• Perform moderately complex analysis and troubleshooting

• Design of both manual and automated test procedures

• Prepare reports on all aspects related to software testing carried out and reporting to the design team

• Support system integration events on various aircraft during ground/flight tests

• Potential to fly on aircraft to support system integration, test, and operator training

• Willing to travel between 10-20% of the time

• Application of the principles, practices, and procedures used in test engineering

• Lead, train, and mentor junior software test engineers

You Will Have

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

• 5+ years experience software testing/development in a Linux command line environment

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a close team environment

• Passion for leading, training, and mentoring junior test engineers

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US level Secret clearance

Exceptional Candidates Have

• Bachelors Degree in Software, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline

• 7+ years experience in:

• leading test and test automation teams

• network communication protocols (IP, TCP, UDP, etc. )

• scripting in Python, Bash, CSH, etc.

• Agile software development methodology

• Active US level Secret clearance

• Demonstrated ability to successfully apply educational background to real-world engineering problems

• Previous leadership experience in leading small software test teams

Physical Requirements

Will be working in an office. Must be capable of sitting for long periods of time.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellne.