Software Test Engineer

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.
 

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence are seeking a dynamic and ambitious Software Test Engineer to join a high-performing team engaged on a range of large-scale public sector engagements. 

You will be responsible for the overall quality of deployment of the key software engineering applications in Australia and ensure the software solution design meets the customer functional and non-functional requirements.

Please note that this role requires an NV2 Security Clearance to start the role. Given the nature of the work, you will be required to work onsite five days a week.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Creates test designs, plans, scripts, programs and supporting artefacts using appropriate tools.
• Troubleshoot issues discovered.
• Accurately detail discovered issues within the appropriate tooling.
• Articulates issues to key stakeholders.
• Execute tests as described and accurately record results.
• Use product knowledge to run investigative tests.
• Tailor approach to the phase of the project being executed.
• Evaluate and perform testing on systems hosted both internally and externally.
• Continuously develops and enhances understanding of test frameworks, technical concepts, methodologies, and metrics that underpin engineering practices.
• Works as a member of an engineering team, collaborates with other team members and takes part in technical discussions and conversations with customers.

Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrates the ability to understand, challenge, contribute or construct functional and non-functional requirements and be capable of building tests in line with the requirements.
• Experience deploying, integrating and supporting systems comprised of bespoke and COTS components.
• Experience performing a range of testing activities, including functional, integration, system, and regression testing, to ensure reliability and performance.
• Experience writing test plans, cases and reports.
• Experience working in secure environments with limited tooling.
• Continuous Development / Continuous Integration experience.
• Experience working with defects management tools.
• Experience working in Linux environments (RHEL preferred).
• Hands-on experience with networking tools such as Wireshark or tcpdump.
• Experience in scripting and object-oriented programming languages is highly desirable.
• Experience working with automation frameworks is desirable.
• Familiarity with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) concepts and technologies will be highly regarded.
• 3+ years experience working in a similar role.

Candidates who do not meet every listed requirement are still encouraged to apply if they are willing to learn and grow in the role.

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is creating an environment for engineers to grow and maximise their potential, providing the platform to learn and innovate, as they encourage a growth mindset. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious Software Test Engineer to join a global service provider at the forefront of highly impactful, critical government projects. BAE Systems Digital Intelligence provides a structured career path with extensive scope for career progression, as well as a market leading remuneration package. 

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.