Validation Tester - Halethorpe, United States - COMTEC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

COMTEC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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Halethorpe, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position:
Validation Tester

Location:
Baltimore, MD

Duration: 9 Months

Position Requirements:

Software regression testing and validation
Perform and document securityrelated tests on electric meters, gas communication modules, field network communication devices as well as other network support devices to ensure they meet BGE System Specifications and Client security requirements.
Collect, analyze, document and report on performance, reliability and related functional and/or performance issues.
Individuals may be required to use hand tools, soldering equipment or test equipment in order to complete some test activities.
Individuals may be required to use, assemble, disassemble, construct and wire equipment used to test components for inlab testing purposes.
Individuals will be required to work in close proximity to enclosed high voltage devices and are expected to follow all safety procedures and work practices required.
Develop reports and perform technical analysis.
Provide periodic status and progress reports.
The work will entail being trained on the software used to collect data from physical electric and gas meters and use that training to perform prescribed tests on the newest version of the headend software (where all the data goes). Test performance will involve interacting with the physical meter assets to program them in order to receive certain data/alarms. It will also involve performing actions on the meters to trigger alarms and validate their transmission across the AMI network and into the headend software correctly.
Certain test cases use arduinos to control physical devices and may need to be reprogrammed in order to provide specific test conditions.

Required Skills:

Upgrade of AMI Network headend, UIQ. Includes testing of devices which communicate over the AMI network which involves programming of electric and gas meters/communication modules.

Must have:

Ability to quickly learn new software systems and follow prescribed testing instructions to validate the functionality of those systems. Questioning attitude to seek clarification if presented with unclear instructions or complicated test results.

Education:
Engineering degree

Job Types:
Full-time, Contract

Pay:
$ $45.00 per hour

Benefits: