Software Test Engineer

Metron's Reston team is seeking a Software Test Engineer to contribute to the development and deployment of algorithms, mission management tools, mission analysis tools, and simulations tools for UUV/USV vehicle autonomy. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, executing, and maintaining of test plans to evaluate and validate these tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and debug test plans of applications based on software requirements and technical specifications. 
• Manage test cases and executions using a test management tool.
• Provide solutions for integrating QA process into current development and release process. 
• Collaborate with software development team to design a comprehensive automated testing approach for new features.
• Run manual testing of autonomy and related tools and validating results.
• Analyze logs and telemetry data from on-vehicle tests to identify and report issues.
• Document results and generating historical analysis of applications’ state and stability.
• Document anomalies and defects in a maintained issue tracking database.
• Work with software team to deploy, operate, and maintain application test instances and/or networks.
• Ensure compliance with general software development, testing, and maintenance best practices.
• Ensure data integrity standards.
• Participate in application planning meetings.
• Evaluate software ease of usability and error handling procedures.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in QA.
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, test plans, and debugging.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal skills to communicate with development team and external partners.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• US Citizenship required; successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Previous experience working with autonomous systems or robotics.
• Previous test automation experience.
• Experience with one or more programming languages.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, microservices and related tools.
• Experience with Linux and Bash scripting.
• Ability to travel to testing and client sites. 

Position Location: Reston, VA

Perks and Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance  
• Accompanying FSA and HSA options  
• Additional Voluntary Benefits   
• Paid Time Off   
• 9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays   
• Paid Parental Leave   
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Professional Development Reimbursement  
• Annual Salary Reviews   
• Profit Sharing   
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth Options   
• Gym and Fitness Reimbursement   
• Employee Assistance Program   
• Employee Referral Program