Software Platform Test Engineer

General Dynamics

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Groton, CT
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97 days ago
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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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The Department 425 Software Platform Test Engineer joins the software test group to provide independent software test capabilities for tactical shipboard systems. This role supports the Columbia Class and Virginia Class programs by ensuring all software and interface requirements are satisfied before formal release. Key responsibilities include authoring test plans, producing test cases, and performing static testing during requirements development. The engineer will write automated test scripts, conduct dynamic black-box verification testing, and manage regression testing. Required skills include a Bachelor of Science in a relevant engineering field and five years of post-graduate experience. Preferred technical proficiencies include IBM Rational DOORS, GitLab, LabVIEW, Digital Twins, MATLAB Simulink, and Squish. The role involves solving complex embedded software verification and validation problems within a systems engineering framework.

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Verification and Validation Automated Testing Regression Testing Configuration Management Quality Assurance LabVIEW MATLAB Simulink Digital Twins Squish IBM Rational DOORS GitLab Excel Microsoft Word PowerPoint Embedded Software ISTQB

What you'll do

  • Author comprehensive test plans, test cases, and detailed test descriptions.
  • Perform static testing during software and interface requirements development.
  • Write automated test scripts or manual procedures and conduct dry-runs.
  • Conduct formal dynamic black-box verification testing for complex software.
  • Manage project lifecycles by estimating budgets, tracking durations, and chairing review meetings.
  • Report defects to configuration management and participate in control board meetings.
  • Develop custom test tools and utilities using platform programming languages.
  • Conduct audits with stakeholders to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical, Embedded Software, or Systems Engineering.
  • 5+ years of post-graduate engineering experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a software tester.
  • Active SECRET clearance.
  • Working knowledge of IBM Rational DOORS and GitLab.
  • Familiarity with writing test scripts.
  • Experience with software models on LabVIEW, Digital Twins, and/or MATLAB Simulink.

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