Software Test / Integration Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Software Test / Integration Engineer

Location: Huntsville, AL
Work Arrangement: On-site
Clearance: Active Secret or higher required

Position Overview

We are seeking Software Test / Integration Engineers to support the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) / Ground Weapon System (GWS) program in Huntsville, AL. These positions support software and system-level integration, automated testing, requirements verification, test execution, and post-test analysis for complex missile defense systems.

Successful candidates will have experience working throughout the software development lifecycle and supporting requirements-driven software integration and test activities. Depending on the specific requisition and level, candidates may bring experience in Python and C++ development, software test automation, requirements management, system integration, and Agile development environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and execute software test plans, integration plans, test procedures, and automated test solutions.

• Perform software and system-level integration and testing.

• Interpret system/software requirements and test guidance to develop appropriate test approaches and acceptance criteria.

• Develop scripts and automated solutions to support test execution, data collection, and analysis.

• Perform post-test analysis, troubleshooting, and investigation of software and system behavior.

• Support requirements decomposition, management, traceability, verification, and validation activities.

• Participate throughout the software development lifecycle, including requirements, development, integration, testing, and deployment.

• Develop and/or utilize software in languages such as Python and C++ to support integration and test activities.

• Collaborate across software, systems engineering, test, and other product teams to identify and resolve technical issues.

• Work within Agile/Scrum development environments.

• Utilize CI/CD, configuration management, requirements management, and collaboration tools to support development and test activities.

Required QualificationsT3

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience , Master's degree with 3 years , or PhD with 1 year of related experience.

T4

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of related experience , Master's degree with 6 years , or PhD with 4 years of related experience.

Candidates should possess experience in several of the following areas, depending on the specific assignment:

• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements, development, integration, testing, and deployment.

• Software and/or system integration and testing.

• Software test automation and scripting.

• Python development or comparable scripting experience.

• C++ software development.

• Development and execution of test plans, integration plans, and test procedures.

• Requirements-driven software testing and verification.

• Requirements management and traceability using tools such as DOORS .

• Post-test analysis and troubleshooting.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience working in Agile development environments.

• Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, Fisheye, Crucible, and/or Jenkins .

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of an integrated product team.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Current active Secret clearance or higher .

• Ability to support an on-site work environment in Huntsville, AL.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong professional experience developing automation and test solutions using Python .

• C++ software develo