Position Summary

The Software Test Engineer is also responsible for 98-Software Test Descriptions (STDs) that are implemented quarterly to ensure that both the PdM Mission Network and PdM Network Modernization program are meeting the requirement traceability matrix (RTM). The Software Test Engineer is also responsible of the Contract Witness Testing (CWT), Government Witness Testing (GWT), and Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT). The results of the STDs are submitted to the government through a Software Test Report (STR).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Write and deliver monthly reports on the testing procedures taken and ensuring results or findings to working meetings to develop software that supports the needs of the client.

• Test troubleshooting methods, devise innovative solutions, and documented resolutions for inclusion in knowledge based for support team use.

• Identify specific software applications through vendors (Cisco, Palo Alto, Aruba) and implement test procedures to ensure products perform to specifications prior to government witness testing of system.

• Gather data on integration issues and vulnerabilities and reported all findings including improvement recommendations for future use and design of the Network Modernization systems.

• Provide organizational skills through a software development process by meeting strict deadlines and maintaining good rapport with the client and supporting the entire SDLC for the product by working across teams to give technical guidance.

• Meet the CMMI Level 3 requirements for a Software Test Engineer through creation of a Master Test Plan, Software Test Plans, Test Descriptions, and Test Reports.

• Work with the Software Development team to create products that align with customer needs and requirements.

• Design manual and automated tests that can be used to evaluate software from various angles, such as quality, speed, accuracy, and functionality (including white box, black box, and gray box testing methods).

• Communicate the recommended fixes to the software development team along with documentation that backs up what needs to be addressed and how.

• Convert manual test cases into automated cases in an existing framework using PowerShell and VBS.

• Obtain customer feedback and make recommendations based on learnings.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

• 5 years’ experience as a Software Test Engineer or similar role

• 2+ years of Professional Coding experience with any programming language

• 2+ years of relevant experience as part of a test team

• 2+ years of experience contributing to test automation and frameworks.

• Experience applying different software testing techniques, such as equivalent class portioning and boundary value testing.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical field such as IT, Engineering, Math, Physics, or similar with Computer Science coursework or minor.Computer Science Degree accepted but not required.

Clearance

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret Clearance

Other Qualifications

• Relevant industry certifications, such as the Certified associate in software Testing (CAST) or the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Certification.

Special Note

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Benefits and Compensation

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $80000 to $120000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.

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Job Locations GA-Augusta

ID 2024-7137

Work Region CONUS

Category Information Technology

Clearance Ability to Obtain Secret