Automated Software Tester

Decibel Research - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Automated Software Tester at deciBel Research, Inc. is responsible for developing and implementing scripts for automated testing of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense Weapons Systems. This role involves supporting various stages of the software development lifecycle, conducting log analysis, and ensuring that products meet user needs through effective communication and systems thinking.

Responsibilities

• Support advanced portions of the lifecycle of software development including requirements definition, integration, and deployment.
• Develop scripts for automated testing.
• Perform post-test/log analysis and support the development of associated documentation.
• Conduct analysis and resolution of off-nominal results.
• Prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results with limited oversight and direction.
• Apply 'systems thinking' to ensure developed products are scalable, maintainable, and meet end-user needs.
• Communicate openly and effectively with teammates and customer representatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university.
• 2 years of related experience in software testing or development.
• Experience in Python programming and script development.
• Experience utilizing Linux.
• Current and/or prior test automation experience.
• Some exposure to development languages such as C, C++, and Java.
• Ability to support an in-person/closed-area work environment full time.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Software Engineering.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with technical teams and customer personnel.
• Experience analyzing complex problems and developing solutions based on limited direction and definition.
• Automated Test Tool experience (i.e., Eggplant).
• Proficiency utilizing Eggplant.
• Knowledge of various scripting languages and tools such as MATLAB.
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices.
• Security+ Certification.