The Senior Test Engineer identifies functional problems and suggests resolutions. Interacts with other engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications. Being a Senior Test Engineer documents and analyzes test cases and provides feedback and recommendations for product or design changes. Defines internal quality control standards and the maintenance of reliability programs. In addition, Senior Test Engineer ensures testing procedures are in compliance with any required industry specific standards. Contributes to the development of improvements to overall testing and quality programs for improved results. May coordinate with vendors or suppliers to modify or develop testing for components or other parts. Requires a bachelor’s degree of Engineering. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Senior Test Engineer contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Working as a Senior Test Engineer typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience.
Senior Test Engineer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Senior Test Engineer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Work independently or as part of a team to develop test methodologies, scenarios, and data collection plans to ensure test adequacy;
- End to end activities from planning, executing, analysis and reporting on test activities. Testing will be done mostly on site;
- Periodically conduct research for new or existing technologies;
- Provide guidance, training, and mentoring of Test Engineers;
- Document and communicate automation framework functions, interfaces, test cases and results to diverse audiences;
- Conducts all aspects of test planning, execution, data collection, data analysis and reporting IAW DoD and Air Force Regulations;
- Obtaining and driving the requirements for Global service setup of test areas including requirements for power, water, air, etc, and floor layout;
- Designs, implements, and conducts test and evaluation procedures to ensure system performance requirements are met;
- Test station design, build-up, calibration, purchasing and maintenance;
- Manages all aspects of complex projects;
- Experience with environmental testing and proper mechanical test fixturing;
- Hands-on oversight of complex, aerospace, environmental, vacuum and R&D testing;
- Experience with testing for harsh environments such as vibration, radiation, shock, thermal vacuum and humidity;
- Hands-on testing;
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience with leading system and software test teams;
- Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery, including Jenkins;
- Secret Clearance;
- Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire;
- Bachelor’s degree;
- Sequoia;
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in multiple full lifecycle software deliveries from development to final software acceptance;
- Tools and Technologies in use include the following: IBM Sterling OMS;
- Experience with test equipment and test fixture design;
- Experience with process validation, computer system validation, equipment qualification, and test method validation;
- Ability to work independently under minimum supervision;
- Lifting up to 20 lbs and standing for extended periods may be required;
- You have 8+ years of verifiable related experience;
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering;
- 5+ years experience in systems testing or equivalent field.