Engineering Technician - Software QA Tester

Brief Description

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN SOFTWARE TESTING

The GBS Group has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering technician with software testing skills. As a Engineering technician and Software QA Tester with GBS, you will work both independently and with a team of programmers and engineers on complex projects related to Naval ship platforms. The position will help develop and confirm operation of software suites and perform system testing to ensure their proper functionality. You will perform static and dynamic testing in a land-based test site environment. You will perform troubleshooting on both hardware and software to assist both at land-based test sites as well as shipboard

systems. You will be a vital person in the execution of system upgrades and use your professional skills in a team environment to accomplish these goals. The position will also contribute real value by developing, troubleshooting, and testing software both in lab and on actual Naval ships and facilities.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Perform software testing and software and system troubleshooting.
• Utilize lab instruments such as Fluke Meters, Voltage simulators and other test equipment in a lab or test facility environment.
• Experience in reading electrical diagrams and schematic’s.
• Experience with control system interfaces such as process sensors.
• Document issues, faults, or deficiencies found during software and hardware testing, troubleshoot issues, identify root cause, and provide solutions to enable testing to continue.
• Provide remote troubleshooting assistance to onsite representatives.
• Experience testing analog and digital signals
• Experience creating test procedures, executing test procedures and recording and reporting results.
• Troubleshooting electrical systems and control system communication and signals
• Perform Configuration Management (CM) of all developed software, hardware, and documentation in accordance with the approved SEP Configuration Management Plan (CMP) using software version control tools, including but not limited to Git, Teleologic DOORS, SharePoint Excel, Word Access, and Project.
• Good understanding and experience utilizing Agile PM methodologies and Scrum Master duties including but not limited to planning & leading daily scrums and Sprint Planning, Review, and Retrospective meetings, burn-down chart creation/updates, backlog management and staff guidance.
• Cybersecurity awareness understanding and following security protocols
  
  

Qualifications/ Required Skills

• Graduate of high school or trade school, industrial facility experience in electrical or control system, navy or military experience a plus but not necessary
  
  

Minimum Experience

• Four or more years of engineering experience in the operation, testing and maintenance of navy or industrial systems to include ships/navy hull, mechanical electronic or electrical systems. Position level and compensation dependent upon experience.
• Experience should include working with navy or industrial blueprint and technical manual drawings
• Working with documentation to include technical manuals, test procedures and maintenance instructions
• Having the following professional skills: Work in a team environment, strong verbal and written communications, Teamwork, present reports and findings, Planning and scheduling, Attention to detail, problem solving, desire to gain knowledge and skills, Good work ethic, enjoys hands on and troubleshooting systems
  
  

Physical/ Mental Requirements

• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
• Basic math computational skills
• Must be willing to travel up to 10% if required
  
  

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 based on experience
• Discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) with match
• Paid Time Off
• 11 holidays
• Benefits include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life insurance
• Voluntary Accident/ Critical Illness Insurance
• Company Paid:
• Basic life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
  

EEO Statement

The GBS Group is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on legitimate, nondiscriminatory business reasons, including merit, qualification, experience, and abilities. Our employment policies will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, pregnancy, military/veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to

selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, promotion, termination, and access to benefits and training. Any employee who feels that he or she is or has been the victim of illegal discrimination or violation of this policy should immediately notify the Chief Administrative Officer or Human Resources. Employees may file a legitimate or good faith discrimination complaint without being subject to reprisal.