HW/SW Test Engineer

JOB TITLE:TEST ENGINEER LOCATION: MIDDLETOWN, RI RATE RANGE: 80.00-84.00 PER HOUR JOB#: 15011198 REQUIRED: An active DoD secret clearance • BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant discipline and 5 years of experience or MS grad with degree and 3 years of experience. • Test execution experience in software environments, and documentation of test results Experience with test tracking software tools. • Position may require some amount of overnight travel. Active DoD Secret clearance or higher. JOB DESCRIPTION: We are seeking Test Engineer to join our Physical Sciences & Systems business unit located a stone's throw from seaside Newport, Rhode Island. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to execution of test plans for Linux & VxWorks software development efforts, hardware & software integration efforts, and test planning and development. The ideal candidate enjoys in a multi-disciplinary role and is comfortable adapting to and identifying new technologies as needed. Primary Responsibilities: • Develop test plans, test procedures, and test tools for multiple programs • Perform testing of both HW and SW systems, isolate failures, and propose solutions • Interface with DoD clients executing formal sell-off test events and integration test periods • Work closely with development teams when bugs are identified to track and resolve issues • Requirements tracking and verification Qualifications We Prefer: • Experience and knowledge of software development in C Experience working with embedded systems Experience with Atlassian toolset (i.e. Jira and Confluence) • Experience in QA or configuration management • Years of Experience Required (if any): o 5-8 years • Education Level Required: • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) • How will the contractor's success be measured? o Completes integration and sell-off testing events with knowledge sufficient for success o Develops complete and successful test plans and test procedures o Develops tools usable by self and others to support smoke testing, integration testing, and harnessing of SW and HW components. o Completes support of HW/SW system acceptance testing and reporting with deliverables accepted by customer. • Culture o Collaborative on-site team environment Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities * While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.