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-Journeyman to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $95,000.00 - $130,000.00 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. 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 DoW agencies and their international partners. All products are government owned, developed, and managed.

The Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) is a high-fidelity simulation environment comprised of numerous interconnected software products. As a Software Component Tester, you will be responsible for the comprehensive testing of individual software products in a standalone configuration, ensuring they are functionally sound and meet baseline performance metrics before they are integrated into the larger JSE Technical Baseline (JTB). Log test execution results and report defects in Jira.

A typical day as a Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester-Journeyman may include

Writes/Runs test cases Documents the test process and results Extracts and analyzes gcov test reports

Must-haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Operations Research, Data Analytics, Engineering or a technical discipline relevant to the functional description OR High School diploma/Equivalent with 5 years of relevant experience Degree obtained from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education 3 years of relevant work experience 3 years of experience in component-level testing of individual software modules ensuring software products meet baseline performance metrics for standalone functions and capabilities prior to system integration Experience using command-line tools, batch/shell scripts and stubs or mocks to validate behavior and interfaces for pre-integration Experience developing test plans and test cases Proficiency working within Linux-based environments Knowledge of DevOps environment and CI/CD pipelines (Ex. Bitbucket, Gitlab, Azure, DevOps, etc.) Experience utilizing emulators to support software testing and validation activities Proficiency in creating technical documentation using tools (Markdown or similar platforms ) Experience creating, managing and maintaining defect tracking databases (Ex. Jira)) Experience identifying, documenting and communicating software defects to development teams The ability to participate in software design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, acceptability criteria, operational characteristics, product designs and schedules AMEWAS willing to obtain and process full clearance-The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills

Experience operating within an Agile software development environment and general knowledge of PI Planning, sprints, sprint reviews, managing bugs and task updates Experience with gcov or comparable systems Experience using the Atlassian Suite of products (Ex. Jira, Zephyr, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.) Experience supporting modeling and simulation efforts Experience supporting automated testing Experience with the DoD

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 an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

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.

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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.