SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER

QTEC Aerospace is seeking a SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER to join our team of professionals in Huntsville, AL. The qualified applicant will become part of a team of professionals representing both industry and government. The successful candidate will be detail oriented, have a proven track record and a positive work ethic. QTEC is seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.Job SummaryQTEC Aerospace is looking for highly capable and motivated individuals. The successful candidate will be a member of the Test Automation team. The primary responsibility will be the design, development, and implementation of automated tests to validate system functionality, performance, and integration. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment to ensure quality assurance of mission-critical software systems, bringing cutting-edge test automation practices to life. The role will require close coordination with developers, systems engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure effective, reliable automated test scripts that align with defined requirements and test cases.Job Duties/ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities will include, but may not be limited to the following:Collaborate with test leads, developers, and systems engineers to design test cases and implement automated tests to validate system requirementsDevelop, maintain, and optimize automated test frameworks to ensure scalability, accuracy, and maintainability of automated test suitesExecute automated regression, integration, and performance tests, documenting and reporting results to the teamIdentify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues found during testing, including collaboration with developers to investigate root causesSupport continuous testing workflows in CI/CD pipelines, incorporating automated testing tools to improve validation efficiencyEnsure traceability between test requirements, automated tests, and system verification resultsAnalyze test results using automated tools to evaluate system performance and identify gapsContribute to the refinement and implementation of automated testing strategies aligned with industry best practicesMinimum Education And Experience Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field, and 8 years of related experience; or a Master's degree with 6 years of related experience; or 4 years with a PhDRequired Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesApplicants must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environmentExperience designing, developing, and executing automated tests in alignment with defined test casesHands-on experience with test automation frameworks and libraries in CI/CD environmentsProficiency with scripting languages (e.g., Python) and object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Java, C#)Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) as part of a software delivery/testing pipelineFamiliarity with testing tools and platforms such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar for automating builds and executionUnix/Linux operating system experienceStrong analytical and troubleshooting skillsQuick to learn and adopt new concepts and technologiesDesired Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesAdvanced scripting capabilities in Python or Java for custom automation needsPrevious experience integrating Gherkin syntax and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies into automated testing workflowsFamiliarity with tools such as Cucumber, SpecFlow, or similarExperience with hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) systems and real-time testing environmentsUnderstanding of testing in containerized environments, using Docker and orchestration platforms such as KubernetesFamiliarity with Static & Dynamic Code Analysis tools (e.g., SonarQube, Fortify, Coverity)Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and processesAdvanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or MathematicsSecurity ClearanceCandidates must currently have and be able to maintain a minimum DoD SECRET level security clearance.LocationHuntsville, ALQTEC, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and advancement in employment without regard to any applicable local, state or federally protected class, characteristic or non-merit based factor.Job Posted by ApplicantPro