Experienced Simulation Software Test Engineer

Experienced Simulation Software Test Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking Experienced Simulation Software Test Engineers to join the B-52J CERP Simulation Software team located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Software Engineering organization.

The B-52J CERP program will upgrade the B-52 with modern engines, avionics, and support equipment. The CERP Simulation Software team is responsible for enhancing the existing B-52 simulation software to support the simulation of the new engine system components. These simulations support the test of the flight software and hardware in a laboratory environment.

A selected candidate will be joining an experienced simulation software team and will have many teammates to consult with and learn from. The candidate will support the creation of test procedures using existing design documentation and will primarily conduct laboratory test of the simulation software on target hardware. This testing will be performed either in the lab at a test station or remotely from the engineer’s desk, and in some circumstances, from home. The candidate will support leadership activities related to simulation test, in an Agile team with a product owner, scrum master, and associated support.

The standard work schedule for this position is 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, on site. However, flexible shift options, including evenings, weekends, and remote work on an as-needed basis, are available to accommodate team needs, personal needs, and laboratory equipment availability.

Position Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, and completes test and verification of software products to ensure quality, reliability, and functionality.

• Partners with stakeholders to review and identify software requirements, test objectives, test strategies, and testability.

• Designs test plans, cases, and scenarios to meet software requirements and specifications.

• Sets up and configures test environments, including hardware, software, and network configurations to replicate production environments.

• Executes test cases and scenarios to verify functionality, performance, and safety of software systems, identifying and reporting defects, issues, and potential vulnerabilities found during testing processes.

• Provides test results and feedback on software design and functionality to resolve defects, issues, and potential vulnerabilities.

• Creates, documents, and maintains test plans, procedures, cases, artifacts, metrics, and data in accordance with data privacy and security protocols and standards.

• Develops and maintains automated test scripts and frameworks to improve efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes.

• Performs software project management functions across test and verification activities involving multi-functional teams.
   

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field

• 4+ years of experience writing detailed software test procedures

• 4+ years of experience performing laboratory software testing with high accuracy

• 2+ years of experience in C++ programming

• 2+ years of experience with Agile software development methodologies and software development lifecycle

• 2+ years of experience working in Linux environments and using terminals/command line interfaces

• 2+ years of experience reading and understanding software design documents

• 2+ years of experience leading or coordinating a test team or test activities, including task delegation, mentoring, and progress tracking

• 2+ years of experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (software developers, systems engineers, etc.) to ensure test coverage and resolve issues

• Proficient in reviewing and validating status reports and test documentation for accuracy and completeness

• Strong attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills
   

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), Git, GitLab, Bitbucket, and/or VSCode

• Experience managing test schedules, resources, and priorities in a laboratory or simulation environment

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate team collaboration and stakeholder reporting

• Experience improving or developing test processes and procedures

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