Verification and Validation Engineer

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With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.About your next Challenge as a Verification and Validation Engineer: The Verification and Validation Specialist/Engineer is responsible for all aspects of the verification and validation of naval communications systems for military and commercial applications. The candidate is responsible for testing design, planning, automating and executing tests to deliver a product of the highest quality. He or she should be self-motivated, creative, proactive and collaborative.The V&V engineer will work closely with the embedded software designers, hardware designers, product owners, and stakeholders planning, executing test iterations, tracking/reporting results, troubleshooting and coordinating resolution.What will you do:Interact with product owners, development teams and stakeholders to develop a strong understanding of the product and testing objectives.Participate in design review and ensure design requirements are testable.Define test specifications covering low to complex system or integration functionalities.Develop and document test plans, execute tests and generate reports.Define and set up the test and validation environment including scripts development and potentially contacting vendors, asking for samples and quotation.Develop and run automated tests covering functionality and diagnostic requirements.Communicate critical issues and status updates in a timely manner.Debug test failures and analyze root causes.Train individuals involved in verification and validation activities as needed.Required Skills and Experiences:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent with 10-12 years experience in the systems engineering life cycle, including typical tools for requirements development (e.g. DOORS).Experience with integration and test of military or commercial systems.Knowledge of naval communication systemsResolution of technical issues arising during the implementation, integration and testing of the system and subsystem elements;Strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skillsUnderstanding of verification methodology and software development life cycle.Knowledge of network protocols (TCP, IP, HTTP, FTP, DNS, SSH, etc.).Experience with scripting languages (Python, Lua, JavaScript, Bash, XML, JSON, etc.).Experience in different hypervisors (KVM, VMware, VirtualBox, etc.)Experience in test automation and continuous integration.Experience in functional and performance testing.Strong English written and spoken skillsPreferred Additional Skills: Flexible team player able to adapt successfully to a fast-paced agile environment.Results-driven achiever with planning and organizational skills.Dependable, responsible and committed to excellence and success.Curious and passionate about verification and validation.Experience working in different operating systems (Windows, Linux, Apple, etc.).Familiar with test equipment (oscilloscope, signal generator, analysers).Working knowledge of IBM DOORSStrong verbal and written communication skillsWorking knowledge of typical military standards used for system design and testKnowledge of naval and commercial certification standards and processesProficient in MS Office toolsEligibility Criteria (Mandatory):Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada “Reliability” status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. 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. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. 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