Software Test Engineer

Software QA Test Engineer

Job Purpose:

We are looking for a highly motivated engineer interested in improving a battle tested, field proven tactical communication system. The candidate must be highly organized, deadline oriented and able to succeed in a fast paced development engineering environment with frequently changing priorities. We are looking for a software tester who has experience with system administration and/or networking to broaden our test focus in an ever changing environment.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review requirements
• Responsible for planning, creation, and execution of software test cases
• Perform system integration, verification, and validation activities
• Document test results and classify performance issues
• Review project specifications and recommend effective changes
• Run tests, identify, and analyze defects found during testing
• Work closely with the development teams and contribute in every aspect of software lifecycle
• Track defects to closure
• Following up with customers to ensure their requests have been addressed
• Resolving schedule conflicts to coordinate meetings, improving front-end order entry process and program close-out activities, monitoring time charging on specific programs
• Improve processes as appropriate to streamline program management efficiency

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field
• Have solid test knowledge; minimum 2 years software test experience is required
• Systems or network administrator experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office products
• Experience with test automation is a plus
• Experience with tactical communications equipment is a plus

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