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 and 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 the D425 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.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities

As a member of the software test group, applicants will be responsible for leading or contributing to the following set of test activities and products:

Estimate and track budget and duration for new testing projects
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

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical or Systems Engineering
5-10 years' relevant work experience

Preferred

Minimum 5 years experience as a software tester
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

Skills

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

Department 425 Software Platform Test Engineer

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