CDS Software Tester

Job Description
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
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BAE SYSTEMS, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. The Cybersecurity Products portfolio group (CSP) develops, sells, and provides customer support for complex Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) based on our proprietary STOP OS and products from BAE SYSTEMS teams in the UK and Australia. At BAE SYSTEMS, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
BAE Systems is looking for a highly motivated junior Test Engineer. The Test Engineer position entails working with internal teams to test the quality, functionality and performance of development products. The candidate must also be able to obtain a Secret DoD clearance as well.
Assigned tasks may include the development of test plans, procedures, integration and security requirements. The Test Engineer will coordinate with the Sales Engineering team and the Development team to accomplish project tasks, provide technical solutions, integration, and to support the development lifecycle.
In this job, you will:

• Work as part of a diverse team of testers in a dynamic environment.
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and results.
• Apply critical thinking skills to devise test procedures to assess product compliance with NCDSMO RTB requirements.
• Interact with multiple Redmine instances to capture test processes.
• Make recommendations to the test team lead and manager for tools, techniques, and practices that can improve the overall test program within CSP.
• Generate technical documentation (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio) of proposed and completed test cycles.
• Join support engineering staff at local DMV area deployments to broaden the understanding of how CSP products are deployed and used.

Work closely with the software support engineering and development teams.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
Possess an understanding of and be able to apply technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field of test engineering with a general knowledge of other related (mechanical, electrical and software) disciplines
Demonstrated knowledge of testing methods and methodologies
The ability to engage constructively with peers and technical leads to communicate the technical approach, trade-offs, and technical decisions
Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
Understanding and application of modern software development and systems engineering practices, design principles, techniques, and technologies
Capable of writing detailed test procedures
Capable of learning new systems quickly
Experience with RHEL, Centos (or similar Linux based OS),
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor of Science degree in engineering/technical discipline
Experience or equivalent experience, training and/or certifications
Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment
Virtualization - VM Ware Player, Workstation, ESXi
Experience with Information Assurance concepts and processes within the Federal government.
Knowledge of and experience with Federal security regulations, standards, and processes
CISSP, CEH, COMP TIA, Network+ certifications are a big plus.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $63653 - $108210
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.