Manager, Software Test Engineering (Mgr Software Quality 1) – 20548

Requisition Number: 20548 

Required Travel: 11 – 25% 

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $86,462.00 – $140,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Management HI

This opportunity resides with Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. From towers to processors, we design, develop, integrate and manage the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations, exploitation and analysis for the Intelligence Community, the military services, geographic and functional combatant commands and DoD agencies. 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution – by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 

Job Description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is hiring a Manager, Software Test Engineering to support the development of the Minotaur software at our Hanover, MD location.   

As a Manager, Software Test Engineering, you will lead a team of software test engineers to verify that the software design meets the requirements set forth by the functional specifications and software requirements of the product.  This is a people management position and you will be expected to collaborate closely with the software development team, product and project management, and quality assurance teams during all lifecycles of software development.  This role will be responsible for team specific strategy, priorities, capabilities, and direction.  

This position is a first line manager with primary responsibility for providing guidance, such as delegating work assignments and overseeing the priorities and direction of the team.  The job requires professional knowledge gain through substantial applicable work experience, to supplement formal knowledge, in order to apply principles and concepts of own discipline in resolving issues as they arrive.  You will be responsible for providing training for members of the team, monitoring the quantity and quality of the work in progress, coaching employees on performance and providing mentorship as needed.  

Minotaur ingests data from various sensors on manned and unmanned surveillance aircraft to enhance an operator’s ability to identify tracks from various on-board sensors, from both sea and land, that is utilized in all branches of the military. To read more about the Minotaur Mission Processor visit:

• https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Acquisitions-CG-9/Newsroom/LRS_081417/
• http://trajectorymagazine.com/operationalizing-project-maven/
• https://www.cbp.gov/frontline/air-and-marine-operations-minotaur

Essential Job Responsibilities

Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains standards for software systems quality operating methods, processes, and procedures. Conducts evaluation of software systems activities including requirements, design, development, documentation, integration, test, verification and validation. Defines appropriate measures to ensure product quality. Develops overall operating criteria to ensure implementation of the software quality program according to project, process and contract requirements and objectives. Ensures that projects and process control documentation are compliant with requirements, objectives and/or contracts. Reviews software systems design, change specifications, and plans against contractual and/or process requirements. Reviews include applicable specifications, materials, tools, techniques, and methodologies. Provides or directs verification and validation of software system requirements, traceability, and testability.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 2 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years relevant progressive experience.
• 2 – 4 years experience software testing/development in a Linux command line environment 
• 1 – 2 years experience leading a software development engineer test team 
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a close team environment 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US level Secret clearance 

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Software, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline 
• 2 – 4 years experience in: 
  • leading test and test automation teams 
  • network communication protocols (IP, TCP, UDP, etc.) 
  • scripting in Python, Bash, CSH, etc. 
  • Agile software development methodology 
• Active US level Secret clearance 
• Demonstrated ability to successfully apply educational background to real-world engineering problems 

Physical Requirements

May be required to visit job site in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level.

HII is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.