Systems Software Test Lead & Architect

Job Description

Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a Systems Level Test Lead & Architect to work from their Scottsdale, AZ facility.

It's an exceptional challenge and for a true leader, it's an equally exceptional opportunity. The Senior Advanced Test Engineer will support the planning of technical approaches, resources, schedules, budgets and equipment required for the testing and evaluating of new systems, products and special devices.

Utilizing your expert knowledge and understanding of test engineering concepts and principles, you'll prepare test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment, and complete specifications and procedures throughout the engineering development lifecycle.

Qualifications : Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS : Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire, or must be able to obtain a clearance.

Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

What you bring to the table :

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience;

or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

• Expert knowledge and experience with object-oriented programming, system processes and scripting languages
• Openly contributes to the development of new theories and methods to enhance productivity and efficiency, solicits input, and optimizes solutions
• Ability and willingness to help anticipate and shape business opportunities
• Outstanding communication skills for frequent contact with managers, project teams across the company and external customers and vendors
• Ability to develop and present high level system test plans and strategies
• Expert at creating test architectures for a system and providing detailed test plans / strategies for execution by testers
• Adept at working with Systems Engineers to provide test insight into requirements development of communication systems
• Strong knowledge in developing verification criteria, requirement compliance strategies, plans and traceability matrices

What sets you apart :

• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
• Ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Recognized as a subject matter expert (SME) in System test and as a test architect

What you'll experience :

• Technologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans / Disabled

• While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to : job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations.
• Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life / short term disability / whole life / term life / accident and critical illness coverage;

employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

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