Software Test Engineer at de in US-CT-Groton

Job description

• Electric Boat Corporation is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as an Test Engineer in support of Navy programs in Groton and New London, CT.
• Tactical Software Engineering is responsible for applying innovative submarine computer software and technologies used onboard submarines for shipboard equipment operation and control. Our teams design, develop, integrate, and test EB ‑ proprietary products that support the United States Navy Nuclear Submarine Fleet.
• This Test engineering role works to ensure delivered software meets all functional, performance, and reliability requirements. Test engineers support verification, validation, integration, and readiness activities for tactical and support ‑ system software. The team ensures that all software changes are rigorously evaluated, documented, and tested before release to the fleet.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing software build procedures
• Documenting software programming results and supporting test readiness reviews
• Collaborating with software developers, systems engineers, and other subject matter experts to evaluate changes and identify defects
• Supporting lab-based testing efforts and occasional onboard support for software installation and verification
• Ensuring traceability between requirements, test activities, and delivered software capabilities
• Contributing to continuous improvement of processes, tools, and procedures
• The role may require occasional travel to support submarine-related sites. Some work ‑ from ‑ home flexibility is available, though weekly onsite participation is required .
• This position involves onsite lab work at either our Groton or New London locations. A successful candidate must be comfortable following established procedures, working hands ‑ on with tactical hardware, and—on rare occasions—conducting onboard verification activities on submarines. Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or similar/equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of project management or planning experience
• Active Secret security cleance is required
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently while supporting a team
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and priorities effectively
• Willingness and ability to execute written and verbal communications with stakeholders, and internal/external customers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with technical documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Willingness to proactively engage technical experts and cross-functional teams
• Ability to independently seek information needed to resolve issues or make decisions
• US Navy, DoD contractor, or similar complexity experience.
• Experience within military hardware, software, documentation, and drawings.
• Experience with ISO 9000, AS-9001, CMMI, and ESD programs is desirable.
• Execution and implementation of Process Improvement / Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Familiarity with Linux OS

Skills

Preferred

• Familiarity with Linux OS