Software Test Engineer

Description An early career software test engineer is needed to support our client in the test and validation of an embedded software application for an onboard locomotive system. The candidate should have a background in Software test and validation either through work experience or through college course work. The product under development and test utilizes numerous algorithms, scientific calculations and a geographic track database.

The test engineer will be responsible for loading a test system with a software build and executing automated test scripts against the build. Test Failures must be documented clearly and details provided to identify the specific scenario that generated failures. The customer's software defect tracking system will be used to track and report status on defects.

The test engineer will also be responsible for Data Collection and analysis for field and other testing results and for generating graphs and reports for dashboards and management review.

The test engineer will investigate field issues and recreate these scenarios in the lab when applicable to document the defect and also to work with other engineering team members to understand the issue.

The automatic test set must be augmented to execute tests on new or modified functionality in the software. This test engineer will be responsible for maintaining and creating Perl scripts. The test scripts stimulate the software test set and also process and analyze results. Regular Expressions are used extensively in the test code to map the input messages and verify output.

Requirements

BS minimum in Electrical Engineering or Computer Sciences or related field

GPA of 3.0 or above

Experience in Code or Script development

Perl Scripting experience in school, home, or work environment

Good communications and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail

Good Technical writing skills

Experience or course work relevant to the software testing discipline

Knowledge of Clearquest and Doors

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point

You must be 18 years or older

You must be willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process

You must be willing to take a pre-employment drug test as part of the selection process

You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.