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Test Tool Developer (QA), a defence company, Calgary, VERY interesting
projects (ref# K806p)

Permanent

Location: Calgary

Quote Ref: K806P
Description:



Our Client:

Our client is Canada's premier defence company. They have achieved a global
reputation for providing leading-edge, technology based solutions to the
armed forces in over 20 countries - from NATO to the Pacific Rim.



You would be working with a mature company that rewards and encourages
innovative solutions to particular customer requirements.  The diversity of
projects will keep even the most academic and experienced engineers
interested and excited about their work.



Job Description- Test Tool Developer, Calgary, Alberta



PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Integration Infrastructure Lead, the Test Tool
Developer designs, develops, documents and maintains the testing tools used
in the system integration efforts to aid in the overall testing of the
system-under-test and in obtaining the required test measurements.



Extensive travel may be required. Applications for this (these) position(s)
will require that candidates are able to obtain a NATO SECRET Security
Clearance.



RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Interpret and improve processes and procedures relating to development for
BOWMAN System Integration

- Lead small team of peers and subordinates in the design and development of
test applications - employ basic coaching and staff management skills;
provide technical guidance to junior engineers / technologists

- Perform design debug - perform data gathering and analysis to identify the
cause of the problem and recommend a solution that is technically sound; use
design debug techniques and tools

- Perform analysis, preliminary and detailed design based on tool
specification requirements - establish the objectives, specifications and
functions of the test item; synthesize a variety of designs considering the
test environment and performing trade-off analyses to identify the optimum
design; identify, assess and use the tools applicable to the task

- Build the test item from specifications - use design and development
tools; document the design implementation; apply design-to-cost principles;
perform test on design with emphasis on how the design integrates with other
parts of the test environment

- Plan, organize and schedule tasks - identify and manage risks to achieve
objectives; develop work flowcharts; layout the schedule for the task
duration identifying key points for input and output; identify required
resources (staffing and equipment) to complete the task; manage the task
plan for work-arounds and slips when problems are encountered

- Initiate dialogue on requirements with internal and external customers and
suppliers - negotiate with customers and suppliers on issues and recognize
when issues are to be raised to a higher level; provide design and
performance information to customers and respond to questions

- Participate in peer design reviews - review others' work products for
technical content and conformance; verify the technical feasibility and
integrity of the design

- Plan, organize and conduct meetings tailored to provide information to
internal audiences of peers - maintain and circulate a record of meeting
proceedings; prepare and deliver technical presentations in support of
meeting agenda

- Follow and apply the principles of QA and CM



QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience using C / C++ programming language

- Familiarity with object-oriented design practices

- Experience in basic hardware design - analog, digital, EPLD, VHDL, DSP,
real-time embedded control, schematic capture, board layout, C, assembler

- Familiarity with typical hardware design practices

- Familiarity with principles of QA and CM



SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

- C++ Development

- QA and CM practices





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