Specialist Software Quality Engineer

Job Title

Specialist, Software Quality Engineering

Job Number

29036

Job Location

Nashville, TN

Schedule

9/80 Reg

Clearance

Must Have the Ability to Obtain and Maintain a DoD Security Clearance

Job Summary

The Specialist, Software Quality Engineer is responsible for creating end-to-end test plans, executing the test plan, and managing all activities in the plan as part of and in conjunction with an Agile Scrum development team to ensure that all objectives are met and the software solution works as expected. The solution should be tested in terms of functionality, performance, stability, and compatibility with legacy and/or third party software and integrated external hardware.

Job Requirements

• Review functional and design specifications to ensure full understanding of individual deliverables
• Identify test requirements from Conditions of Acceptance, map test case requirements, and design test coverage plan
• Develop, document and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts such as test plans, test summaries, and process documents as needed
• Execute and evaluate manual test cases and report test results
• 3+ years of experience in an Agile Scrum environment
• Hold and facilitate test case reviews with cross-functional team members
• Advocate for and provide quality leadership on assigned program(s)
• Identify any potential quality issues per defined process and immediately to Product Owners
• Keep team and stakeholders informed of project QA progress and emergent risks
• Ensure that validated deliverables meet functional and design specifications and requirements via Functional, Regression, Performance, Stress, and Endurance Testing
• Isolate, replicate, and report defects and verify defect fixes via Exploratory, and Usability Testing in addition to above testing methods
• Seek opportunities for improvement in quality, including but not limited to efficiency gains and expanding test coverage
• Assist and guide less experienced Software Quality Engineers in the responsibilities listed above
• Engage as an active participant in Scrum ceremonies
• Required to perform other appropriate duties as requested, directed, or assigned
• Perform all job functions with a positive, professional attitude
• Up to 10% travel

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience in test design, development, and execution of test cases, in support of software and hardware solutions
• Excellent observational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stay disciplined and focused
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to be productive and effective working either alone or as part of a team
• Strong customer service orientation
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Test Track Pro, Version One, or similar testing tools/suites
• Experience with software that directly interfaces with 3rd party firmware
• Familiarity with closed network environments
• US Government security clearance
• Experience in ISR systems

Physical Demands

• Required to sit for long periods of time
• Infrequent light physical effort required
• Written and verbal communication
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse
• May require the ability to travel via automobile or airplane

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a computer software related field such as Quality Assurance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or a related technical field with 4 years minimum prior experience in Software Quality Assurance or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related
• United States Citizenship required

Work Environment

• Work performed in an office environment with people close to each other
• Working with computers, and other computer components
• Duties may require being on call periodically and working outside of normal working hours (evenings and weekends)
• This is an on-site position

L3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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