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Specialist, Software Quality Engineering

Nashville, Tennessee
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Software Quality Engineer is responsible for creating end-to-end test plans, executing the test plan, and managing all activities in the plan as part of and in conjunction with an Agile Scrum development team to ensure that all objectives are met and the software solution works as expected. The solution should be tested in terms of functionality, performance, stability, and compatibility with legacy and/or third-party software and integrated external hardware.

The objective of the Software Quality Engineer is to ensure that testing of every feature of the software solution and through every phase of development is well defined, planned, and executed. The work of the Software Quality Engineer should inspire confidence that any potential issue has been identified and addressed prior to release of the software solution.  The Software Quality Engineer, Senior Specialist Level is a senior professional with strong job area knowledge and broad knowledge of project management, managing complex projects and processes with general oversight to achieve operational targets and goals with direct impact on team and departmental results.

Essential Functions:

  • Review functional and design specifications to ensure full understanding of individual deliverables;
  • Identify test requirements from Conditions of Acceptance, map test case requirements, and design test coverage plan;
  • Develop, document and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts such as test plans, test summaries, and process documents as needed;
  • Develop, execute and evaluate manual test cases and report test results;
  • Lead and participate in test case reviews with cross-functional team members;
  • Identify any potential quality issues per defined process and escalate potential quality issues immediately to Product Owners;
  • Keep team and stakeholders informed of project QA progress and emergent risks;
  • Ensure that validated deliverables meet functional and design specifications and requirements via Functional, Regression, Performance, Stress, and Endurance Testing;
  • Isolate, replicate, and report defects and verify defect fixes via Exploratory, and Usability Testing in addition to above testing methods;
  • Seek opportunities for improvement in quality, including but not limited to efficiency gains and expanding test coverage;
  • Engage as an active participant in Scrum ceremonies;
  • Required to perform other appropriate duties as requested, directed, or assigned
  • Perform all job functions with a positive, professional attitude
  • Work performed in an office environment with people close to each other
  • Working with computers, and other computer components
  • Duties may require being on call periodically and working outside of normal working hours (evenings and weekends)
  • This is an on-site position
  • Required to sit for long periods of time
  • Infrequent light physical effort required
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse
  • May require the ability to travel via automobile or airplane

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. (Degree in a computer software related field such as Quality Assurance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or a related technical field. Experience in Software Quality Assurance or equivalent combination of education and work experience)
  • Must Be Able to Obtain and Maintain a DoD Security Clearance
  • 4 years experience in test design, development, and execution of test cases, in support of software and hardware solutions

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience with Test Track Pro, Version One, or similar testing tools/suites;
  • Experience with software that directly interfaces with 3rd party firmware;
  • Experience in an Agile Scrum environment;
  • Experience with test automation
  • Familiarity with closed network environments;
  • US Government security clearance;
  • Excellent observational, analytical, and problem-solving skills;
  • Excellent listening and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to stay disciplined and focused;
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills;
  • Able to be productive and effective working either alone or as part of a team;
  • Strong customer service orientation;
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment;

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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