Software Test Engineer

Job Description:

This position provides support to the 47th Cyberspace Test Squadron (CTS) at Lackland AFB, TX. This support includes the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) plans, test cases, and report according to established test methodologies and procedures.
• Perform functional testing at the system, interoperability, and integration test levels on various systems and networks under the direction of a Senior Test Engineer.
• Participate in all phases of software and hardware development to include requirements development, risk assessments, and acceptance criteria development.
• Coordinate with customers, test engineers and range engineers to ensure the test infrastructure meet desired test objectives and data collection requirements.
• Actively communicate throughout the acquisition process in order to influence development of a testable capability or product.
• Perform as a technology subject matter expert and provide advice to customers.
• Compile and analyze test results data to determine conformity of the product or capability to the requirements.
• Document change requests/deficiencies of the product or capability as a result of test data analysis.
• Actively participate cooperatively in Agile team planning and test execution

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our "Family of Professionals!" Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here .

Required Experience

Required Experience:

• One of the following combinations of education and experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering or a mathematics-intensive technical discipline and a minimum of 5-8 years of technical experience is required
  • Associate's degree in a technical discipline and 9-12 years of technical experience
  • HS Diploma or Equivalent and 13-16 years technical experience.

• Minimum experience to include 5 years of intensive and progressive experience in a computer-related field.
• Minimum experience to include at least 1 year software testing for software / hardware applications or systems is required.
• Ability to interface with contractors developing the system under test (SUT) regarding test objectives, schedules, budgets, and methods of test.
• US Citizenship Required; Active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Certified Tester Foundational Level (CTFL) certification within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level-Test Analyst (CTAL-TA) certification within 2 years of hire.
• Must have good writing/oral presentation skills.
• Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Experience:

• Working knowledge of the following: Linux, Windows, VMware, OSI Model, Network traffic collection and analysis, enterprise network architecture, communication equipment and technologies, routers, mail and web servers, Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems, firewalls, anti-virus tools, and network traffic generation.
• Software Test automation experience.
• Programming or scripting skillset
• Understanding of AFIN & DODIN architecture
• Agile development experience and/or testing.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.