Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer - User Acceptance Tester

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Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer – User Acceptance Tester
Job Code: 38609
Job Location: Springfield, VA (100% Onsite)
Work Schedule: 5/8 Monday-Friday

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies currently has an opening for a User Acceptance Tester with expertise in Test and Integration for an important National Security Program.

The successful candidate will support a high performing team of Government and Contractor professionals by testing software releases to ensure they function correctly, documenting failed test cases, and documenting any changes or updates needed to existing procedures. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity and performance of our software products.

Essential Functions:

• Design, develop, and manage test cases, including traceability to requirements, user stories, etc.
• Execute software testing events using industry-accepted test tools.
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Government Acceptance Testing (GGAT) exercises.
• Document and report any bugs, issues, discrepancies, or failed test cases found during testing government defect tracking tool.
• Develop/deliver test reports as well as present finding to project stakeholders.
• Able to independently develop and precisely follow test scripts with attention to detail, document findings.
• Use strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience updating senior leadership.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph
• 5+ years of software integration and test experience with a focus on user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Experience developing and executing manual and automated software tests.
• Experience using industry-accepted test automation tools, such as Test Complete or Selenium.
• Experience using industry-accepted requirements repository and defect tracking tools (ex. Backlog, Bugzilla, Jira, etc.)

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of NRO organization and operational missions.
• Relevant certification or coursework (e.g., ISTQB Certified Tester – Acceptance Testing (CT-AcT).
  In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia - Greater Washington, D.C. Area is $106,500 - $197,500.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
  

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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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