Position Description

Dynetics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos, is seeking a talented Junior Aviation Systems Software Engineer  to join a multi-discipline engineering team developing software for aviation systems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Dynetics provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific and IT solutions. Dynetics is well known for our people-oriented culture, positive work environment, technical excellence, and resilient business ethics.

This position focuses on automated testing, development of robust, innovative software test infrastructures and frameworks, integration testing, informal manual testing, formal software qualification testing, software airworthiness, fielding and support, and maintenance of software products. Software products are applied to manned aircraft, UAS, weapon systems and other military aviation applications. Software products range from analysis tools/simulations, mission planning software, and components of mission-critical systems. This test position involves direct participation as an integral team member who performs key roles with respect to test planning, test strategy and design, test execution, software engineering processes, and recommendations on product quality. This position also involves reviewing, editing, and generating various documents used for engineering and testing purposes per industry standards.

Basic Qualifications

Must possess or be pursuant of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mathematics from an ABET Accredited University.

Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Must have 1-5 years of prior relevant experience in software engineering.

Must demonstrate basic competency in software development in either C#/.NET, C++, Java, Python, or Ruby programming languages.

Strong analytical and process improvement skills along with a personal drive for details and quality workmanship are a must.

Possess an aptitude for the technical skills required for software test, configuration management, and software quality engineering concepts.

Demonstrate familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Have good communication skills.

Be a resident of or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area.

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

Other Qualifications

Preference will be shown to candidates with experience developing test methods and procedures for software products using scripting and/or compiled languages.

Preference will be shown to candidates with experience writing user interface (UI) tests with automated UI testing technologies.

Preference will be shown to candidates with experience writing unit and integration tests with unit test frameworks.

Preference will be shown to candidates with experience in applicable industry standards (IEEE 12207, CMMI, DO-178B and/or DO-278, RMF).

Security Requirements

Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Job Number:

01.02.09-2022-10

Closing Date:

08/02/2022