Software Engineer, Test Automation

Job ID:

VA-2027

Job Title:

Software Engineer, Test Automation

Location:

Chantilly, VA

Clearance:

TS/SCI

Travel:

Minimal

Description:

ACTIVE TS/SCI REQUIRED for this POSITION!
TapHere is looking for a self-starting, team-oriented Software Engineer, Test Automation to join our dynamic team in supporting space domain mission applications. The selected candidate will design, implement, maintain, and evolve the automated test suite for operational threads.

Experience Required:

• Create automated test scenarios directly derived from thread acceptance criteria,
• Write and maintain automated test code, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, triaging failures, and identifying whether defects stem from test issues or system defects. Given the program’s continuous integration environment and the requirement to test ground processing capabilities with frequent software drops and high-complexity interfaces, the volume of automated test development and maintenance is significant and ongoing. Automated tests must be continuously updated to reflect updated ICDs, new acceptance criteria, evolving simulator data, and changes to subsystem behavior.
• Research, design, and development of software systems, in conjunction with hardware product development
• Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test of software products
• Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target application
• Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system
• Contribute to determining, estimating, and validating the cost and scope of software efforts to ensure software performed meets program cost, schedule, and technical constraints

Experience Required:

• Active TS SCI
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience or graduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Skills Required:

• Proficient knowledge of software engineering and practical knowledge of project management
• Capable of some project/process management
• Strong communication skills
• Shows initiative to recommend enhancements to systems and processes and achieve operational targets
• Proficient with development of software test procedures, software programs, and related documentation