Software Quality Engineer at Softworld Inc

Job Title: Software Quality Engineer

Job Location: Lynchburg Virginia 24501

Onsite Requirements:

• automation testing
• python
• manual testing

Job Description:

• We would like to bring on a Software Quality Engineer L3 for the STAT Land Mobile Radio Testing.
• We are looking for an experienced person who has P25 Protocol and land mobile radio experience.
• I would like for this candidate to have leadership skills to potentially grow them into a lead, this is nice to have and not mandatory.
• This position will be for the VIDA Infrastructure Base Station Testing.
• Looking for Software Quality Engineering background with RF, Analog and Digital communication, P25 LMR (Land Mobile Radio) and/or LTE experience. Supporting base station new design and development.
• Software Engineer with focus on quality for mission critical VIDA Infrastructure Communications and Portable/Mobile radios used to support first responders and military personnel on evolving LMR/LTE/WIFI/IOT and Hybrid Communication Architectures.
• Areas of responsibility will include:
• Contributing member of an agile scrum team with focus on system test and test automation.
• Perform requirements analysis, test analysis, test development, and system verification with scrum
• Create both manual and automated tests as required for new features and regression testing
• Perform manual and automation feature and regression testing on new software & hardware for terminals, base station, and network infrastructure equipment and systems as well as servers and AWS applications.
• Work with the automation system architect for common automation framework, projects and automation tools.
• Work with system architects, development and other cross-functional teams to ensure effective and timely software system integration and verification
• Assist development in designing and implementing effective software testability into new and existing products supporting continual process/quality improvement.
• Contribute to evolution of automation platforms and strategies with an eye towards 6-Sigma improvements in accuracy, effectiveness, and efficiency
• Create and maintain test and engineering related work products for various projects.
• Test Plans, Instructions, and Reports
• Automation
• Configure and maintain test beds

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer engineering with 4+ years of experience in radio operations, system test or equivalent In lieu of degree, minimum of 8 years of prior experience.
• Senior professional with strong knowledge of P25 and LTE communication protocols and systems
• Experience with project management including managing multiple projects executing concurrently and balancing priorities
• Communicates effectively, both written and orally
• Must be able to complete assignments independently and in a team environment
• Individual must be a team player in helping to complete overall team goals
• Individual must be receptive to change and able to give and receive feedback
• Work with system architects and development and other cross-functional teams to ensure effective and timely software system integration and verification
• Collaborate with project and technical resources to ensure that the strategy, planning and delivery approach achieves the desired results
• Solid Automated Test Development Experience with programming languages or programs such as C, C++, C#, LabVIEW, Test Complete, Test Stand desired

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of P25 and LTE communication protocols and systems
• Experience with USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Personal Area Network protocols
• Scaled Agile Framework (Safe 6.0)
• HP Quality Center (HPQC), ClearQuest, DOORS
• Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Excel and Word.
• Experience with wireless air interface protocols
• Experience with RF and Networking test techniques
• Evaluation and Selection of Automation Hardware, Test Equipment, National Instruments Hardware
• Smart Bear Test Complete

** This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role. **