Radar Software Test Engineer

Job Description
Job Summary:
Primary responsibilities related to the system integration, test, and early-use of high-precision tracking radar systems and associated electronic disciplines.
Job Duties:

• Support early use operations on the DARC radar system.
• Support early use training on DARC radar system.
• Performs software testing on the DARC radar system.
• Prepare test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Ensure effective communication between assigned engineers and all other participants in the integration and testing process.
• Support the development of system test solutions in accordance with project technical, schedule and cost constraints.
• Assist team in development of innovative Test Automation solutions.
• Participate in, prepare and execute comprehensive system/element level test plans and procedures.
• Support system/element level test planning and test readiness reviews.
• Document test requirements and methodologies in the requirements management system.
• Review system engineering documentation to ensure test plans and methodologies meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, consistent and complete.
• Reports to the system integration and test lead.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
This position requires the successful candidate to have an active Top Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on satellite operations and/or missile defense operations experience (in lieu of degree) OR
  Minimum of 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree or, 3 years with a Master's Degree or 2 Years with a PhD in a STEM field from an accredited University or College
• Experience in the development of software requirement verification procedures.
• Experience generating Modeling and Simulation (M&S) scenarios.
• Experience conducting formal requirement verification test procedures.
• Experience preparing test reports.
• Experience with C++

The criteria for obtaining and holding a clearance are driven by US government requirements.
You must be a US citizen to obtain a security clearance.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working as part of an Integration and Test team across multiple engineering disciplines
• Experience as a member of a team integrating large, complex systems comprised of diverse HW and SW elements
• Ability to support Integration and Test/Checkout (IATC) of Hardware and Software configuration items
• Ability to document and record integration activities, including plans, procedures, results, and deficiencies
• International integration and/or test experience
• Software development integration and test methodologies
• Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies
• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)
• Experience with large ground data processing systems integration
• Experience with radar processing algorithms or software integration

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $94728 - $161038
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 Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.