Software Test Engineer

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Software Test Engineer to provide support for our government customer in Orlando, Florida.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, coordinate, develop, and execute software tests to identify software problems and their causes.
• Test software products to prepare for government acceptance.
• Document software defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software developers. Write test reports and review test articles & deliverables.
• Create and maintain databases of known defects.
• Participate in working group meetings and integrated product team (IPT) meetings to provide status on test activities, coordinate test participation and schedules across teams, discuss and resolve test-related issues.
• Develop test plans and other documents required by NAWCTSD Orlando's policies and procedures.
• Provide contractor support to planners. Clarify software design ambiguities and design deficiency based on test results.
• Provide support in resolving conflicts with the test approach. Document the configuration, design, and performance characteristics of the training software during the test phase.
• Review contractor's data deliverable (CDRL items) and internal software life cycle work products (e.g. System Engineering Plan, Software Development Plan, System and Software Requirements Specs, System and Software Design Descriptions, Software Test Plans/Procedures, and other Technical Reports).
• Continuously monitor and assess performance and recommend appropriate action when contractor delinquencies or deficiencies occur during the software life cycle.
• Recommend changes to the training systems contract based on revisions to military training characteristics, changes to performance characteristics, or for pre-planned product improvements.
• Become familiar with the training system contractor's software test activities and work products, to effectively monitor and assess the software test effort. Assist in resolving related programmatic issues.
• Participate in appropriate IPT meetings, working groups, design/progress reviews, audits (e.g. Post Award Conferences, Requirements Review, Design Reviews, and Test Readiness Review).
• Monitor and evaluate software metrics data for trends, deviations, and compliance.
• Monitor the software code and unit test process and work products generated during the courseware life cycle. Review the contractor's proposed test criteria and subsequently perform examinations and audit test results.
• Monitor the hardware and software integration process and work products generated during the courseware life cycle.
• Monitor and participate in the software acceptance testing process. Perform and document software cold starts and other software related system testing.
• Monitor the software configuration management process applied and work products generated during the test phase.
• Monitor the software quality assurance process applied, and work products generated during the software test phase.
• Identify problems being encountered in hardware and software development and provide recommendations for resolving these problems.
• Analyze potential software requirements for modifications to VSIMs in the operational phase of the courseware life cycle. This analysis shall involve extensive research and coordination, including direct contact with fleet activities, government laboratories, and device/system users.
• Providing input to the Lead Test Engineer for program planning, resource coordination, and interface with other government and contractor T&E agencies.
• Support for Integrated Test Teams (ITTs) for technical determination of system performance and operational suitability for schoolhouse classroom deployment.
• Coordination of developmental test (DT), contractor test (CT), and operational test (OT) program requirements to ensure adequate resources for T&E execution.
• Develop, monitor, and report on the T&E project, schedule, and technical performance. Report T&E program metrics and management issues to the Program Office.
• Provide test support for the Lead Test Engineer for systems testing in support of Program Office IPTs. Form and lead teams for technical determination of system performance and operational suitability for schoolhouse classroom deployment.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

B.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, visual engineering, aeronautical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechanical engineering.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Approximately three (3) or more years of experience with hardware and software design and integration.
• Ability to travel up to 50% percent of the time

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• An active Secret clearance is required.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

"EOE, including Disability/Vets" OR "Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans"

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com

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