Job Title: Software Test Engineer

Job Description

Join our Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program, which is integral to the Missile Defense System. This program enables strategic planning and dynamic management of networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. As a Software Test Engineer, you will support a layered missile defense capability, optimizing responses to threats and contributing to system ground and flight tests that verify current and future capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in software design and peer reviews.
• Develop test specifications and infrastructure.
• Execute manual and automated tests.
• Perform analysis of system implementation in an integrated environment.
• Test specific capabilities for interfaces or infrastructure in support of operations such as internal messaging, control and monitoring, message and display recording and playback, and failover processing.
• Coordinate lab resources, test results, and verification status with the program and customers.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree in STEM; Master's degree is highly desired.
• Experience in testing and evaluating a software-intensive system in various test environments.
• Experience utilizing Agile development methodologies.
• Strong self-starter capable of diving into problems with assistance from other engineers and developers.
• Experience using DoD test methodologies, functional capability-related test/analysis planning and execution.
• Experience with planning and execution of test data collection, and test data analysis and reporting.
• Analysis experience involving characterization of system, software, or component performance using quantitative methods.
• Experience with Matlab, Java, Git, Eclipse, Unix, and Linux.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of Agile development processes.
• Experience with automated testing for requirement verification and performance assessment.
• Experience with requirement and verification analysis.
• Experience conducting post-processing and analysis of collected data.
• Development of action plans based on data analysis.
• Experience with deficiency reports.
• Ability to present analysis results and action plans orally and in written formats.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in a DevSecOps environment is highly desirable.
• Security certification is highly desirable.

Work Environment

Work on-site outside of Redstone Arsenal in a new facility built to support the C2BMC program. This program integrates the Missile Defense System, enabling systematic planning, dynamic management of networked sensors and weapons systems, and contributing to system ground and flight tests. The work environment includes advanced technologies and equipment, with a focus on optimizing performance and ensuring readiness against threats of all ranges in all phases of flight.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $83.00

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 13, 2024.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $75 - $83