Software Test Engineer (Engineer Software Quality 2) – 20795 at HII – Hanover, MD, Maryland, United States

Application number: 20795

Required travel expenses: 11 – 25%

Type of employment: Full-time/Salary/Exempt

Expected Salary Range: $71,727.00 – $112,713.00

Security Clearance: None

Experience Level: Mid HI

That opportunity lies with Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. From towers to processors, we design, develop, integrate and manage the sensors, systems and other assets required to support integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations, exploitation and analysis for the intelligence community, military services, geographic and functional combatant commands and DoD agencies.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies to serve mission partners around the world. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense—the data evolution—by accelerating a broad range of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet maintenance, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in any class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We can’t wait to meet you.

For more information about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Job description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a highly motivated Software Test Engineer to join our growing team at our Hanover, Maryland location.

This feature will support a mission management tool called the Minotaur Mission Processor. Minotaur processes data from various sensors on manned and unmanned surveillance aircraft to enhance an operator’s ability to identify signatures from various onboard sensors, both at sea and on land, used across all branches of the military. For more information about the Minotaur Mission Processor, visit:

Responsibilities include testing prototype solutions to unaddressed, critical military operational shortcomings through research, conceptualization, design, implementation, and evaluation as a member of an established team that has fielded numerous highly regarded capabilities. Topics vary widely over time, but current projects focus on improving the exploitation of airborne sensor data through object tracking, multi-sensor correlation, and operational data display.

Learn more about Mission Technologies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbjSrHXi6JA

Essential duties of a job

Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains standards for software system quality practices, processes, and procedures. Performs evaluations of software system activities, including requirements, design, development, documentation, integration, testing, verification, and validation. Defines appropriate controls to ensure product quality. Develops general operational criteria to ensure implementation of the software quality program according to project, process, and contract requirements and objectives. Ensures that projects and process control documentation meet requirements, objectives, and/or contracts. Reviews software system design, modifies specifications and plans against contractual and/or process requirements. Reviews applicable specifications, materials, tools, techniques, and methodologies. Provides or directs verification and validation of software system requirements, traceability, and testability.

The responsibilities of this position may include:

• Develop and implement test procedures for both HII’s Minotaur product and third-party vendors.
• Check software requirements and prepare test scenarios.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on requirements, product design, and potential issues.
• Test creation, development, execution and closure.
• Analyze test results for database impact, errors or bugs, and usability.
• Perform moderately complex analysis and troubleshooting.
• Design of both manual and automated test procedures.
• Prepare reports on all aspects related to the software testing performed and report them to the design team.
• Support system integration events on various aircraft during ground/flight testing.
• Potential to fly on aircraft to support systems integration, testing and operator training
• Willing to travel 10-20% of the time.
• Application of the principles, practices, and procedures used in test engineering.

Minimum qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; 0 years of experience with a Master’s degree in a related field; or a High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years of relevant experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in software testing/development in a Linux command line environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work together in a close-knit team environment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

Desired requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline
• 0 – 2 years of experience in:
  • leading test and test automation teams
  • network communication protocols (IP, TCP, UDP, etc.)
  • scripting in Python, Bash, CSH, etc.
  • Agile software development methodology
• Active Secret Security Clearance at US Level
• Demonstrated ability to successfully apply educational background to real-world engineering problems

Physical requirements

Sufficient visual acuity and manual dexterity to meet the demands of the Software Engineer family.

HII is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits including top medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; savings plan options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonuses/other non-recurring compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions and if applicable to this position, will be discussed by the recruiter during the application screening phase.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval vessels and defense technology solutions that protect our seas, air, land, space, and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes professionals; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers, we are an organization committed to values ​​and ethics, putting the safety and well-being of people first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII you will find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continued career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we work towards a future in which everyone is free and can develop.
Today’s challenges are greater than ever and the nation needs the best of us. That’s why we focus on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity in our workforce strengthens the organization, sparks creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the working lives of all our employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Do you need help?
If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries regarding a reasonable accommodation request will be responded to from this email address. You may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.