V&V Sr Engineer

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with engineering leads to develop and understand system requirements.
• Works closely with management to develop and coordinate system test concepts and objectives.
• Manages one or more System Test Personnel and drives their day-to-day activities.
• Works closely with software developers to create software test work products including test plans, test cases, test procedures, and test reports.
• Identifies test resources and need dates.
• Prepares software test status reports and presents status to management and customers.
• Performs procedure validations, software builds, and test administration.
• Traces system requirements from customer specifications to test cases.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of the System Test Environment (STE).
• Conducts integration and formal system tests.
• Maintains the test requirements database.
• Prepares presentation material and leads Test Readiness Reviews.
• Provides technical guidance and training to junior test personnel.
• Develops and manages test budgets and schedules.
• Keeps abreast of improvements in system test engineering techniques.
• Interfaces with customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Interfaces with hardware, software, and systems engineers to evaluate test alternatives.
• Interfaces with the QA organization to perform any corrective actions resulting from reviews and audits.
• Performs other system test engineering duties as required to meet contractual requirements.
• Writes device/system procedures and conduct tests.
• Actively drives the management and resolution of system ARQs and Issues.
• Work closely with Engineering, with direct involvement from Analysis and Design phase of the product itself, to ensure better and timely product delivery
• Communicate clearly and effectively with staff at different locations to ensure coordination