Full Description

At AMEWAS, we don’t just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting-edge engineering, testing, and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California, Maryland, and offices in Orlando, FL, and San Diego, CA, you'll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nation’s Warfighters.

If you're ready to grow your skills, be challenged by meaningful work, and contribute to something bigger…this is where you belong.

Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.

The Position

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester (JSE V&V)-Junior to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location

Patuxent River, MD, located in the California-Lexington Park area, is Maryland’s #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers. To learn more about the surrounding area, please visit: www.visitstmarysmd.com

Position Background

The Analysis, Debrief, and Test (ADT) Branch supports the development, integration, and testing of the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) Technical Baseline (JTB) product suite and virtual platforms that integrate with the environment. The software products comprising the JTB support modeling and simulation (M&S) environments; trainer systems; test and evaluation (T&E); analysis; live, virtual and constructive (LVC); research and development (R&D) activities for DoD agencies and its international partners. All products are government owned, developed and managed.

A typical day as a Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester (JSE V&V)-Junior may include

Tests software for an advanced synthetic training environment Integrates software into flight simulators to support pilot training against potential threats Supports software development/integration, testing, customer training and demonstrations Installs/Runs regression tests on a new NGTS test build (multiple builds weekly) Tests a variety of Jira issues (new feature implementation, bug fixes, database queries, etc.) Documents test results and discovered issues in Jira Collaborates with NGTS software developers and subject matter experts during training sessions Creates new test procedure documents to validate new requirements Communicates access across a large team to verify correct procedures and software issue diagnosis Runs extensive regression tests when software reaches Release Candidate (RC) phase

Must-haves

BS Degree/BA Degree in technical discipline OR HS Diploma/Equivalent with 3 years of relevant experience The ability to learn how to operate multiple stations that support the Joint Simulation Environment Experience performing system tests to identify software or hardware deficiencies to verify compliance with system requirements Experience documenting software defects and requirement compliance Experience reporting defects to developers The ability to support a flexible schedule, including occasional weekend and evening testing (approximately once per month, subject to mission needs)-Schedule changes will be communicated with at least one (1) week’s advance notice whenever possible The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Special Access Program (SAP) Access The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance-AMEWAS willing to obtain and process full clearance

Desired Skills

Experience supporting model and simulation efforts Experience supporting testing environments DoD experience

Skills Crucial To Success At AMEWAS

Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset, professionalism, and discretion, while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive, team-oriented culture.

Physical Environment And Working Conditions

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work in the field for a majority of their day (lab facilities), on site versus in an office. The physical environment may require the employee to work in an office at times, looking at a computer for part of the day.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site. On rare occasions, overnight travel may be required

The employee is required to stand, walk and/or move throughout the workday, often bending over and lifting items up to approximately 50 lbs.

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Our Excellent Benefits And Perks

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave Generous tuition and training assistance program Relocation assistance Sign-on bonuses Employee longevity recognition Community involvement and outreach Team building events Recognition program Wellness program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Mobile service discount Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Recruiting department via phone at 301-863-7102 or email at recruiting@amewas.com.

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.