F-35 Software Test Engineer

Job Description

Job Description The Software Test Engineer role will cover testing requirements across two related teams to perform the following:

1. Design, develop, configure, execute and document system level testing for the Force Life Management (FLM) team, which develops infrastructure and algorithms in the off-board Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) for maintenance of the F-35 jets.
2. Configure, test and document system level testing of Airborne Vehicle Systems Prognostics Health Management (VS PHM) software, hosted on Lockheed Martins (LM) latest F-35 core processing modules. The VS PHM software takes signals from the aircraft flight controlling vehicle systems and structural sensors, performs a level of aircraft processing consumed by off aircraft maintenance and structural lifing.

The role requires a high degree of collaboration with Lockheed Martin (LM) and UK counterparts. The applicant must have an acumen for problem solving, articulating root cause and organizational skills to prepare and present findings to the broader team. The applicant will also manage and maintain the testing environment/tools for optimal functional availability.
The Software Test Engineer’s responsibilities include:

• Performing system level testing on
  • Airborne VS PHM Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCI’s) using Linux based virtual test stations and LM laboratories with representative target hardware.
  • FLM core infrastructure function and Assessed Material Condition (AMC) algorithms supporting condition based maintenance.
• Conduct Dry Run and Formal Testing
• Create and maintain documentation used for executing tests.
• Develop and maintain tests and testing environment.
• Transfer candidate CSCI baselines from BAE SYSTEMS to LM infrastructure
• Support LM PHM Domain integration activities
• Support Results validation
• Collaborate with BAE SYSTEMS and LM subject matter experts (SME’s)
• Routinely update the status of tests and present status to team and customers.
• Utilize configuration management infrastructure to store and archive test logs and reports
• Support process improvement as they relate test and results validation automation

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or other related field (or equivalent experience) with at least four years of professional experience.
• Ability to work independently with general guidance from technical manager.
• Experience utilizing configuration management software.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with developing and maintaining test scripting.
• Experience utilizing the Atlassian Tool Suite: JIRA, Confluence, and BitBucket
• Proven communication experience across diverse teams in multiple locations

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
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