What are the responsibilities and job description for the NL-26-017 BMDS Software Test Engineer position at nLogic?
The nLogic team is seeking a BMDS Software Test Engineer to support the testing, verification, and validation of complex, mission‑critical, software‑intensive systems. This role involves understanding system behavior, analyzing requirements, executing tests, automating test procedures, and contributing to the development and verification of advanced algorithms and system capabilities.
You will work as part of a collaborative engineering team responsible for high‑reliability software used in national defense applications. Candidates should excel in fast‑paced environments, adapt quickly, and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Conditions:
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. This is a full-time position located in Huntsville, AL. Current SECRET clearance is required for consideration.
You will work as part of a collaborative engineering team responsible for high‑reliability software used in national defense applications. Candidates should excel in fast‑paced environments, adapt quickly, and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and use cases to verify software functionality and system behaviors.
- Test both existing and new software capabilities, including mathematics‑ and physics‑based algorithms.
- Perform software integration testing, system-level testing, and regression testing.
- Use automation tools and scripting (e.g., Python) to improve test coverage and efficiency.
- Analyze test data, perform root‑cause investigations, and document findings.
- Collaborate closely with software developers, systems engineers, and algorithm developers to ensure accurate implementation and verification.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum activities, technical discussions, and design reviews.
- Support an on‑site, closed-area environment while adhering to required security protocols.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited institution (Master’s degree strongly considered).
- Experience in software testing, integration, or verification activities.
- Working knowledge of system design concepts, requirements development, test planning, and test execution.
- Experience with object-oriented programming languages.
- Proficiency with Python or similar scripting languages for automation.
- Strong critical‑thinking, analytical, and troubleshooting abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Must be able to work on-site in a closed-area environment.
- Active, in‑scope DoD Secret clearance at time of application.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Git, GitLab, Bitbucket).
- Understanding of containerized environments or orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Podman, Kubernetes).
- Experience with automated testing tools or frameworks (Eggplant experience is a plus).
- Ability to analyze and interpret large log files or data sets.
- Background working on large, complex defense or aerospace systems.
- Experience with Linux environments, scripting, or system‑level operations.
Work Conditions:
- Work Model: On-site
- Travel: Up to 10%
- Work Hours: Standard
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. This is a full-time position located in Huntsville, AL. Current SECRET clearance is required for consideration.