Test Engineer

Secret Clearance Atlassian Bamboo Operating Systems Agile Methodology Docker (Software) Systems Integration Integration Testing Scripting Languages Software Development Atlassian Confluence Continuous Integration Collaborative Software Requirements Management Bash (Scripting Language) Engineering Design Process Agile Software Development Perl (Programming Language) Scrum (Software Development) Python (Programming Language) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), This role focuses on designing, preparing, and executing comprehensive subsystem and enterprise-level test plans and procedures for complex ground-based radar mission systems. You will play a key part in sustaining, protecting, and integrating radar systems that support resilient space capabilities and early warning during conflicts, while enhancing Space Domain Awareness through robust testing, integration, and DevSecOps-driven automation., * Participate in, prepare, and execute comprehensive subsystem and enterprise-level test plans and procedures for software and hardware components.

• Support system and element-level test planning activities, including test readiness reviews and coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Document detailed test requirements, methodologies, and traceability in the requirements management system.
• Support the development of system integration plans, procedures, and scenarios used in the conduct of software and hardware system integration testing.
• Design and implement innovative test automation solutions that improve coverage, reliability, and efficiency across the testing lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with software development teams to support DevSecOps practices and integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct both automated and manual testing activities, analyze results, and provide clear, actionable defect reports and recommendations.
• Utilize test equipment and tools to perform integration testing and verification of radar-related systems.
• Work within Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe, contributing to planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Use version control and CI/CD tools to manage test scripts, configurations, and deployment workflows.
• Travel to radar sites for short assignments, as needed, to support on-site testing, integration, and sustainment activities.

JIRA Linux CI/CD Planning Bitbucket Visionary DevSecOps Leadership Automation Innovation Resilience Kubernetes Korn Shell Reliability Coordinating Traceability Bourne Shell Communication Test Planning Test Equipment Manual Testing Version Control Test Automation Problem Solving Test Engineering, * Bachelors degree and at least five (5+) years of relevant test engineering or systems integration experience.

• Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret Clearance, and to work on sensitive mission systems.
• Hands-on experience with Agile software development methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe.
• Practical experience using Agile collaboration tools, including Jira and Confluence.
• Experience using requirements management tools, such as DOORS, to document and track test requirements.
• Proficiency in both automated and manual testing techniques for complex software and hardware systems.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and deployment of software.
• Working knowledge of containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity or experience with continuous integration and deployment environments and tools such as Bamboo.
• Experience using version control tools such as Bitbucket for managing code and test artifacts.
• Experience working with *ix operating systems (e.g., Linux or other Unix-like platforms).
• Ability to design and execute integration testing for complex, mission-critical systems.
• Strong documentation skills for test plans, procedures, and test results.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience sustaining ground-based radar systems such as UEWR and/or PARCS.
• Experience writing scripts using scripting languages such as Korn Shell, Bourne Shell, Python, Perl, bash, or tcl.
• Background in test engineering for mission-critical, real-time, or defense-related systems.
• Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools, integrating security into the development and deployment lifecycle.
• Familiarity with test equipment and automation frameworks used in complex integration environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot integration and performance issues.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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