Engineer - Embedded SW

About the position

Have you ever wanted to be part of something that truly matters? Do you have a desire to help our Military? Are you someone who takes pride in their work? At General Dynamics Electric Boat - We deliver the advantage that protects Our Sailors, Our Families, and Our Freedom! Applying for a position with General Dynamics Electric Boat means you are a purpose driven collaborator that will be devoted to our mission of providing the United States Navy with the most superior nuclear submarines in the world. We consider all highly motivated applicants that strive to reach their fullest potential. Joining our team means you become part of a 100 year legacy of dedicated Americans that have left their mark on the continued freedom of this great country. We welcome you the opportunity to leave yours! Our team members exemplify Electric Boat’s core values: Value each other Behave with integrity and purpose Commit to excellence The Department 425 Software Platform Test is seeking experienced candidates to pursue their interest in the software test domain. D425 is a provider of embedded software services for the Columbia Class program, Virginia Class program, and other programs. We collaborate with stakeholders to deliver embedded software solutions for tactical shipboard systems. Guided by our systems engineering principles, we work with our stakeholders to offer solutions in systems engineering, software development, software testing, configuration management, quality assurance, and test platform development. The D425 software test group supports software development groups by providing an independent software test capability. The software test group’s primary goal is to ensure all software and interface requirements are satisfied prior to formal release of software outside the department. Electric Boat offers Flexible Work Arrangements that allows some work to be performed remotely and at home. This varies from position to position based on the amount of classified material the department interacts with, as well as a few other variables. Please ask for more details on how it applies to this opening during discussions with the department.

Responsibilities

  • Organize and chair test kick-off meetings
  • Author test plans
  • Support qualification of complex software via verification and validation processes
  • Perform static testing during software and interface requirements development
  • Produce test cases and test descriptions
  • Write automated test scripts or manual test procedures and conduct dry-runs
  • Organize and chair test readiness reviews
  • Conduct formal, dynamic black-box verification testing
  • Organize and chair test completion reviews
  • Formally report defects to the configuration management group and participate in configuration control board meetings
  • Author regression test plans and conduct regression testing
  • Publish test reports
  • Conduct audits with key stakeholders to meet quality assurance standards
  • Opportunities will be available to develop test tools and utilities using platform programming languages

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical, Embedded Software or Systems Engineering
  • 1-5 years of post graduate engineering experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance
  • Ability to follow and enforce processes and procedures
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills

Nice-to-haves

  • Active SECRET clearance
  • Working knowledge of IBM Rational DOORS and GitLab
  • ISTQB/ASTQB certification(s)
  • Familiarity with writing test scripts
  • Experience with software models on LabVIEW, Digital Twins, and/or MATLAB Simulink
  • Experience with automated testing software such as Squish
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