Specialist, Software Engineer-Automation Tester

L3Harris Technologies - Saint Petersburg, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Petersburg, FL

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Specialist, Software Engineer-Automation Tester at L3Harris is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software through the design, development, and execution of automated and manual tests. This role involves collaborating with development teams to create effective testing strategies, maintaining test environments, and providing insights to improve safety operations in aviation. The position is integral to delivering timely and accurate data to customers, enhancing their operational efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using industry-standard automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Locust, Appium).
• Collaborate with developers and other testers to develop effective strategies and test plans.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth deployment and release processes.
• Identify, document, and track bugs, defects, and issues found during testing; collaborate with development teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Develop automated performance and load tests to validate system scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Execute automated test scripts, analyze results, and provide meaningful reports to stakeholders.
• Perform manual testing where required.
• Set up, configure, and maintain test environments and test data to support various testing scenarios.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of automated test scripts, test plans, and test cases.
• Provide training and support to test team members on automation techniques and best practices.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in software testing and test automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a Test Automation Engineer or similar role.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Playwright).
• Ability to transform high-level directions into stories and to manage your own workload.
• Ability to come up with thorough manual test cases.
• Experience with API testing and automation tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and software development processes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with mobile testing frameworks (e.g., Appium, Espresso, XCUITest).
• Knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Locust, LoadRunner).
• Good decision-making ability.
• Ability to pay attention to minute details.
• Ability to work individually and in a team as and when required.
• Working well even under pressure.
• Meeting deadlines.
• Working knowledge of JIRA or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of SQL.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

Nice-to-haves

• Numpy / Pandas
• Django / Flask / Celery / RabbitMQ
• JavaScript / React
• Linux / Docker / Kubernetes
• Selenium
• Azure

Benefits

• Medical with a High Deductible and traditional PPO plan options, as well as vision and a full array of supplemental health benefits.
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave for moms and dads.
• Fertility treatment.
• Subsidized backup childcare and eldercare.
• Adoption assistance - $5,000 per adoption/$15,000 per employee.
• Pet insurance.
• No cap to your PTO time (for exempt employees).
• Dress for your day - wear what works for you at work.
• Legal plan for you, your family, and parents.
• Discount platform.