Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester (Planning & Reporting V&V)-Junior

About the role

The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester (Planning & Reporting V&V)-Junior to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The salary range of this position is $74,600.00 - $101,900.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for a large, complex Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV&A) project
• Collaborates with Engineers, Software Developers, Analysts and Subject Matter Experts to conduct VV&A of models and simulations that are used to support all aspects of research, development, test and evaluation
• Reviews data and creates detailed analysis of the results
• Writes VV&A plans/reports
• Assists with identifying M&S intended use statements, defining M&S requirements to satisfy the intended uses and generating acceptability criteria to determine if the M&S requirements are met
• Conducts M&S risk assessments
• Conducts accreditation and V&V activities/tasks
• Interfaces with program personnel, Engineers and Subject Matter Experts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience following established processes, procedures and technical guidance with attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats with Engineers, program personnel and Subject Matter Experts
• Strong organizational skills
• The ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to review information and identify discrepancies or risks
• The ability to learn Modeling and Simulation (M&S), Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV&A) processes and methodologies
• The ability to work independently and within a team environment in a professional setting
• The ability to support a flexible schedule
• AMEWAS willing to obtain and process full clearance-The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Modeling and Simulation (M&S), efforts
• Experience with scripting, databases and programming languages (C++, Python 3 and HTML)
• Experience supporting automated testing
• DoD experience

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS

• A customer-focused mindset, professionalism, and discretion
• Collaborative with management and teams to meet objectives
• Hard-working individual with strong attention to detail
• 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 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.