About the position
As a highly experienced Software Test Engineer, you will be responsible for reviewing software documentation for technical accuracy/efficiency and completeness, evaluating functional requirements, and identifying implementation risks. You will develop and document risk mitigation actions, evaluate project quality goals, and identify quality standards for the software life-cycle. Your role will include planning test schedules, defining and maintaining software testing resources, designing test plans, and driving implementation. You will conduct software tests, assist in the design of a Software Test Automation strategy, and develop automated software test code. Additionally, you will verify software system requirements, identify non-conformances, and evaluate test execution against planned activities.
Responsibilities
- Reviews software documentation for technical accuracy/efficiency and completeness.
- Evaluates functional requirements and identifies implementation risks.
- Develops and documents risk mitigation actions.
- Evaluates project quality goals/expectations and identifies quality standards.
- Plans test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
- Defines and maintains software testing resources, infrastructure, and program plans.
- Designs test plans, scenarios, automated scripts, and test procedures.
- Drives implementation, executes regressions, analyzes pass rates, and maintains existing test suites.
- Expands test coverage and provides pre/post production support.
- Works closely with product, business & development teams on a daily basis.
- Proposes corrective and preventative actions plans.
- Conducts software tests and diagnostics.
- Assists in the design and implementation of a Software Test Automation strategy and framework.
- Develops automated software test code.
- Verifies software system requirements, traceability, and testability.
- Identifies, analyzes, and documents program function and output.
- Identifies non-conformances and issues corrective action.
- Verifies effectiveness of corrective action plans.
- Evaluates test execution against planned activities and retests as required.
- Analyzes test activities and results against test plans, project objectives, and system activities.
- Monitors issue resolution efforts and tracks progress.
- Performs final reconciliation against products and prepares formal review documentation.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry.
- 5+ years performing as a Software Test Engineer.
- 1 to 3 years experience with Python or similar scripting languages.
- 1 to 2 years experience with C++/Java and/or similar programming languages.
- Exposure to the Atlassian tool set - bitbucket, jira, confluence etc.
- Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Hands-on experience with automated testing tools.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.
- Must be able to work onsite in Hood River, OR at least 3 days a week.
Nice-to-haves
- Aerospace product development and test experience through release.
- Safety-critical system design standards.
- AS9100 knowledge and hands-on experience.
- Experience testing safety-critical software to DO-178 or similar standards.
- Real-time embedded software development and test.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
