Test Software Engineer

About the position

The Test Engineer is responsible for providing system-level test expertise through all system-level testing phases. Testing activities will cover several of our product lines including our CT Explosives Detection Systems (EDS), handheld chemical detection systems and airport checkpoint lanes. Typical testing will include requirements analysis, test plan development, test case development, test case execution, test case reporting, and field deployment and support. He/She will provide mentorship to more junior members of the team and enforce testing best practices. The ideal candidate is an accomplished SQA engineer who has a passion for quality, learning new technologies and understands how to achieve company critical objectives.

Responsibilities

• Work with the program/project managers and functional managers to understand the testing effort by analyzing the requirements of software projects
• Identify test cases, use cases and write and execute test plans in support of those projects
• Thoroughly document test results
• Provide, when needed, support to Service and Operations organizations
• Support field upgrades as required
• Mentor and support less experienced test engineers
• Team lead approach on project basis and represent test team in technical discussions
• Support automation goals as needed
• Provide detailed flowcharts/requirements to the automation group for automation of identified test-cases
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• BS or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other relevant discipline
• 5+ years of experience testing SW with a proven track record of releasing quality software
• Strong fundamentals in SQA
• Experience with Version Control Systems (such as SVN and GIT) and Bug tracking systems like JIRA
• Test management tools like Testrails
• Strong hands on experience with Linux/Windows system software
• Willing to work with CT systems swapping physical parts and testing
• Proven history of working with teams inside and outside engineering in a collaborative and productive fashion
• Ability to work independently on tight deadlines in a resource constrained environment
• Experience with software scripting languages (Python) and test software languages (C, and/ or C++) a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits

• Healthcare
• 401K savings plan
• Company holidays
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program