Software Formal Qualification Test (FQT) Engineer job vacancy

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SimVentions, which is consistently voted one Virginia's Best Places to Work, is searching for an FQT Engineer to join our team in Dahlgren to support testing of Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System (TTWCS) software in various configurations (surface, subsurface, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS)). Candidate will work on a diverse team with fellow SimVentions software test engineers and government personnel.

Responsibilities:

Conduct Formal Qualification Test (FQT) of TTWCS, which comprises the execution and analysis of defined test cases to verify Software Requirements Specification (SRS) requirements
Perform data analysis of test results using interface specifications, requirements documents, and HCI design specifications
Participate in daily Agile stand-up meetings and weekly Agile planning and retrospective meetings
Troubleshoot failed tests by researching the issue and analyzing the resulting data. Generate corrective action reports to document anomalies/problems identified in test cases
Document system problems by creating change requests (CR)/problem reports (PR)
Develop new test procedures/cases/scenarios and modify existing test procedures/cases/scenarios to verify requirements and system functionality.
Generate test plans and test reports
Communicate testing summaries verbally and in writing, including the ability to provide technical briefs, defend data analysis, and present at various technical reviews
Communicate with SimVentions' management about test initiatives, issues, needs, and provide recommendations for improvements.

Required Skills & Experience:

Ten (10) years of experience with real time Weapon Systems development or test and evaluation.
- Experience with test and evaluation strategies, and statistical analysis of data and engineering tools
- Demonstrated understanding of concepts related to software performance testing and methods of software test design
- Experience with process development, management and implementation
- Experience with Configuration Management (CM) processes and Configuration Control Board (CCB) support
- Experience with the use of simulations in a test environment
Specialized Software Test experience - Six (6) years of concurrent progressive experience with a demonstrated technical background in planning, conducting, analyzing, and reporting system or software testing for real time software intensive weapon systems
- Experience shall include capability in one or more of the following areas: software module level testing; system level testing; functional level testing; or software integration
- Experience shall also include software requirements trace tools (e.g., DOORS) and experience with LINUX
Specialized Test Analysis experience - Five (5) years concurrent progressive experience with a demonstrated technical background in Tomahawk Weapon System (TWS)/TTWCS.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Experience with Agile methods
Experience with automated testing tools and methods
Experience using Jira to document and track CRs/PRs as well as tracking tasks
Proficiency with performing tasks on TTWCS consoles to include mission planning, engagement planning, missile manager, and casualty response
Experience on Combat System Training Team or as a Chief Petty Officer/Lead Petty Officer

Education: A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline is preferred.

Minimum Clearance: Interim Secret Clearance

Location: Dahlgren - On base

Why Work for SimVentions? SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It's also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.

Support Our Warfighters SimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.

Drive Customer Success We deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.

Get Involved in Giving Back We believe that one of the best ways to be a well-rounded company is to have well-rounded employees, and one of the ways we encourage that is by providing a wide range of service opportunities for our team members to engage in throughout the year.

Build Innovative Technology SimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer's success.

Work with Brilliant People At SimVentions, we don't just hire the smartest people. We hire experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about what they do, and who benefit from the culture that we have created here.

Create Meaningful Solutions We are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.

Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy benefits like:

Impact: work on projects that directly support the defense of our nation.
Serve: work for a company that supports its surrounding communities.
Employee Owned: work with the best and help build YOUR company.
Dress code: business casual. We like to be comfortable while we work.
Healthcare: one of the best packages in the industry.
Culture: add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
Food: we have a lot of food around here.
Family focus: work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
Employee appreciation: lots of events throughout the year.
Resources: excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
Open communication: work in an environment where your voice matters.
Fitness/Well-being: opportunities to participate in company sports teams and workout groups.
Professional development: employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development plus great training options
What you bring to the table: contribute, grow, and thrive.

Other Perks:

Lots of employee appreciation events throughout the year
Excellent working facilities and tools to get your job done
Regular communication ("All-Hands", "SimV Share", "Imagineering Day") to stay connected to SimV culture, stay abreast of what is happening in the company, and meet new faces while eating good food
SimVentions sports teams and workout groups
Employee led interest groups for personal and professional development
What you bring to the table

FTAC

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Vacancy expired!

ID	#16989496
State	Virginia
City	Dahlgren
Job type	Permanent
Salary	USD TBD TBD
Source	SimVentions, Inc - Glassdoor 4.6
Showed	2021-07-19
Date	2021-07-09
Deadline	2021-09-07
Category	Architect/engineer/CAD
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Software Formal Qualification Test (FQT) Engineer