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Software Test Engineer - 4073

Virginia Beach, VA

Job Description
Who we are

HII-Technical Solutions Division is currently seeking a Test engineer with a software background to develop test plans and procedures and execute those plans for software developed for a combat system training system. The Battle Force Tactical Training (BFTT) and the follow on Advanced Training Domain (ATD) are the US Navy Combat System Training tools installed on over 120 ships and multiple shore facilities.

HII - Technical Solutions Division. (HII-TSD) provides mission-critical engineering and technical service to Information Technology, Federal Civilian, and National Security, Aerospace & Defense and International government and commercial customers at over 100 locations worldwide.

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What you will do
  • Produce test plans, test procedures, test assessments, recommendations, analysis of training systems and supporting functions.
  • Generate, review and comment on test plans, procedures, and reports.
  • Support engineering activities including requirements tracking, design reviews, and audits.
  • Conduct simulator tests in accordance with approved procedures and document results.
  • Analyze software requirements to develop test cases and test procedures.


What you will bring

5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
  • Must have software test engineer experience
  • Must have experience in data analysis
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in a clear, concise, and technically accurate manner.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
  • A new Federal Executive Order requires that employees of Federal contractors and subcontractors be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 8, 2021. Accordingly, as a condition of employment with Technical Solutions, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, employees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption prior to starting employment.


Preferred Requirements
  • Security + Certification.
  • Knowledge of software requirement tracking tools (DOORS, etc) and network test tools (Wireshark, etc).
  • Basic knowledge of Linux.
  • Working knowledge of Aegis and SSDS Combat Systems.
  • Familiar with the Agile product lifecycle with applicability for test.
  • Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, writing, and interpersonal skills.
  • Innovative problem solving and debugging skills.
  • Capacity to prioritize tasks through self-directed time management and organization.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft WORD, POWERPOINT and EXCEL.


Physical Requirements
May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

Building on a legacy of more than a century of naval shipbuilding, Technical Solutions, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries provides mission-critical solutions to a wide variety of government and commercial customers worldwide. Comprising nearly 6,000 professionals in 45 states and 16 countries, our unique national security services portfolio includes unmanned systems, defense and federal solutions, and nuclear and environmental services. For more information, visit tsd.huntingtoningalls.com.

Huntington Ingalls Industries is America's largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII's Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII's Technical Solutions division supports national security missions around the globe with unmanned systems, nuclear and environmental services, and defense and federal solutions. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs more than 42,000 people operating both domestically and internationally. For more information, visit: www.huntingtoningalls.com .

Huntington Ingalls Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

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