Software Test Engineer

This position is for the NCRC Range Modernization (RM) Junior-level Test Engineer position whose primary responsibility includes integration, functional, and system testing processes and activities across the enterprise. Note this test engineer position includes requirements reflecting a software development background.

• Supporting the design and implementation of automated integration and functional testing and deployment processes and tools to support CI/CD
• Establishing functional test cases and procedures for program capabilities and products
• Operating as a development team member for an NCRC product scrum team providing testing guidance and input.
• Providing testing support as part of resolution of any open program problem reports (PPRs)
• Supporting all RM functional, integration, and delivery verification testing activities for NCRC products
• Supporting all NCRC baseline release verifications and validations
• Supporting design and configuration of test automation initiatives and solutions
• Supporting the development of automated test scripts using scripting languages and test frameworks to validate software functionality, performance and integration with hardware/IT components
• Supporting NCRC Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and Event Execution System (EES) hardware and software patching reviews and deployment verifications
• Providing testing support for capability assessment and technology investigation activities

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering , or related technical field

• Experience planning and executing software system test cases and procedures

• Experience with test scenario and script development and requirements management

• Ability and experience effectively communicating technical and programmatic issues

• Experience with project logistics and working with controlled engineering baselines

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to express technical ideas to senior decision makers

• Experience developing and executing testing programs and scripts in Linux-based environments

• Knowledge of virtualization and containerization technologies such as VMware, Docker, HyperV, Xen, Kubernetes, etc.

• Basic proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as Python, Java or C++

• Familiarity with version control systems such as SVN and Git

• Knowledge of DevSecOps methodologies and tools

• Demonstrated ability to work within teams

• Strong organizational skills

• Top Secret clearance eligibility

Desired Skills:

• Two (2) years of related, proven experience performing software development and/or testing activities
• Experience configuring software and system test automation tools and processes
• Working knowledge of cyber testing or training
• Experience capturing and utilizing testing metrics and telemetry data to assess health of system components
• Experience making technical presentations and writing formal test reports
• Experience using virtualization and containerization technologies such as VMware, Docker, HyperV, Xen, Kubernetes, etc.
• Experience testing components residing in virtualized and containerized environments
• Experience integration testing systems containing Cisco-based networking appliances
• Knowledge of complex enterprise infrastructures using various operating systems and domain services such as AD, Exchange/email, DNS, DHCP, VPN, databases, IIS, Apache, etc.
• Knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, TFTP, DNS, FTP, etc.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps methodologies and tools
• Familiarity with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, pytest, or JUnit

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.