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# Senior Software Test Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Hill Air Force Base, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,359.0 - $182,510.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Computer Engineering, Microsoft Visual Studio, MISRA C (C Programming Language), Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, SonarQube, Scripting, Gitlab, SC Clearance, Information Technology, DO-178B, Devsecops
- **Published:** August 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/6C29DB994E814B3399F1903F35C555BA/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering
 * Minimum 7 years of related experience (or 5 years with Masters)
 * Proficient with C (MISRA standards a plus)
 * Experience with testing tools such as SonarQube, Cybpress, GBD, etc.
 * Familiar with commercial encryption and signature standards (symmetric and asymmetric encryption)
 * Familiar with DOORS and MS Visual Studio
 * Familiar with secure coding standards for software assurance
 * Familiar with writing test procedures and verification of requirements
 * Knowledge of GitLab and pipelines
 * Can effectively communicate issues and test requirements to developers and external stakeholders
 * Secret Clearance
 * Ability to obtain Sentinel Program Access

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) or Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) experience
 * Strong verbal/written communications skills and peer-to-leader presentations
 * Ability to work in a dynamic setting that includes variable workloads and shifting priorities
 * Ability to take initiative and execute tasks with limited day-to-day direction
 * Experience with any coding or scripting language
 * Experience with Agile software metrics (e.g., burnup/burndown, velocity, code coverage)
 * Aerospace Software Standards (DO-178C, ARINC-653, ARINC-661, MISRA C, etc.)
 * Agile/SAFe/Lean development
 * Experience with software requirements development
 * DevSecOps pipelines, tools and techniques operated within a cloud-based environmen

## Description

BAE Systems is seeking an individual to fill the role of a Software Test Engineer . You will gain experience in one of the largest government contracts while reviewing software development in every facet of today's best practices. The ideal candidate would provide a mix of software and systems engineering expertise while also understanding software development practices. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Air Force's acquisition of the next-generation Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) System.

Responsibilities included:

 * Test software product that will enable depoloyment of other software products to warfighter
 * Ensure safety and potential NSCCA certification
 * Compliance with zero-fail safety standards and formal safety program reviews
 * Act as Software Subject Matter Expert to review and define software systems requirements, specification documents, processes, plans, guides, and reports
 * Coordinate with other teams, agencies, and stakeholders in the development and evaluation of software systems engineering requirements


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