Software Tester

ASRC Federal Advanced Research supports the FAA SLES (Federal Aviation Administration Second Level Engineering Services) contract. Join our growing team as a Software Tester in support of the Tower Data Link System (TDLS). We are seeking a detail-oriented Software Testing Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products. The ideal candidate will. Key Responsibilities Design and execute test plans, identify bugs, and work closely with developers to deliver high-quality applications Analyze software requirements and create detailed test plans and test cases Execute manual and automated tests to ensure product functionality and performance Identify, document, and track defects using bug tracking tools Execute software projects with an understanding of full software design lifecycle from requirement gathering phase through production phase Collaborate with developers, technical leads, and stakeholders to resolve issues Perform regression, integration, system, and performance testing Develop and maintain automated test scripts Ensure compliance with quality standards and best practices Prepare test reports and provide feedback on product quality Provide scripting support using Perl, Shell, etc. Ability to debug complex systems and to conduct reviews, audits and testing Use of test equipment such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, or other data acquisition equipment Requirements: US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required. All applicants must have resided in the United States for the past 3 years. On-site presence will be as required by the FAA. Proficient in programming languages and scripts used in model and tool development (C, C++, Python) Working knowledge of SW languages (i.e., Python, Perl, Ruby) and shell scripting (sh / bash) Knowledge and understanding of the importance of testing during all phases of the software development process Experience working in a team environment Good written and spoken communication including developing technical documentation Ability to pass an FAA background investigation Education/Experience: BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Engineering Coursework in areas including software development, object oriented analysis and design, JAVA, C/C++ Preferred Linux experience Working knowledge of UNIX-like Operating Systems (i.e., Linux, Solaris, IRIX) and operating system administration (i.e., Red Hat Enterprise / CentOS Linux) Excellent oral and written communication skills