PATRIOT IV&V Battalion Analyst

Job Description

The Junior IV&V Engineer supports independent verification and validation activities for Patriot missile system software at the Patriot Software Test Facility on Redstone Arsenal. Employed under the Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) team within the S3I Directorate, this role assists in evaluating software requirements, implementation, and testing to ensure compliance with system specifications, quality standards, and program objectives.

The position provides hands-on exposure to formal qualification testing, independent analysis, and participation in major program activities supporting mission-critical defense systems.

Core Technical Skills

Software and/or Systems Engineering

• Knowledge of Software Engineering principles


• Experience with Requirements Analysis


• Experience with Requirements Traceability

Software Programming/Tool Skills

• Experience with Python, MATLAB, Visual Studio

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Experience with Test Planning and Execution


• Experience performing:


• Requirements-Based Testing


• Regression Testing


• System Testing


• Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis

Documentation & Review Skills

• Experience reviewing Requirements Documentation


• Experience developing Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Reports


• Ability to review Code (as needed)

Analytical & Professional Skills

• Strong Critical Thinking skills - can think outside the box


• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently (self-motivated) and maintain objectivity


• Ability to identify anomalies, risks and make recommendations accordingly


• High attention to detail


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to collaborate with software development and other IV&V team members as needed

Foundational Knowledge

• Candidate should demonstrate basic understanding of:


• Software Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V)


• Requirements Traceability


• Requirements Testing


• Test Case Development


• Software Testing Principles


• Software Safety Principles

Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work on-site at customer location


• Acknowledgement that no telework option is available

Optional Enhancement for Job Requisition

• Experience supporting DoD or government weapon systems/PATRIOT


• Experience with IV&V programs


• Experience with mission-critical or safety-critical systems

Basic Candidate Requirements

• U.S. Citizen


• Active Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain if applicable)


• Bachelor's Degree in one of the following:
  
  
  
  • Computer Science
  
  
  • Engineering
  
  
  • Mathematics
  
  
  • Computer Information Systems