{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"255ff6d98215e5bab2cf1f7e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/255ff6d98215e5bab2cf1f7e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/255ff6d98215e5bab2cf1f7e","title":"Software QA Engineer","description":"Position Title: Software QA Engineer\nRequisition ID: 1888\nPosition Location: Fairfax, VA\nPosition Reports To: Software Infrastructure Manager\nSupervises Others: No\n\nTrident has built a reputation as a trusted provider of aerospace and defense electronics & processing systems including digital RF & Optical command and control solutions and atmospheric & airborne sensors. Our three operating units: Space Electronic Systems (SES), Integrated C4ISR Systems (ICS) and Optical Precision Systems (OPS), develop within the agile framework which enables us to produce proven, purpose-built systems that solve our customers’ mission critical challenges across space, air, land, and sea.\n\nTrident’s Integrated C4ISR Systems (ICS) specializes in products and services that improve the safety and survivability of our armed forces. We develop solutions for a wide range of demanding missions and environments, including tactical communications systems for multi-national interoperability, autonomous predictive maintenance and logistics solutions, and scalable, responsive, all-domain surveillance systems. Trident's integrated systems support the protection of the National Capital Region and various military installations both domestic and abroad. We can deliver innovative, high-performance solutions that meet our customers' evolving requirements by integrating our specialized knowledge in electronic systems with appropriately scaled development methodologies.\n\nPosition Summary\n\nThe Software QA Engineer will be part of a team that supports an aerial surveillance system for a Department of Defense customer. The candidate will support software for an integrated application that includes external system sensors, captured video, and static imagery. The candidate will perform hands-on software and system testing while working closely with experienced QA engineers and software developers.\n\nDuties and Responsibilities\n\nThis position will report to the Software Infrastructure Manager and will coordinate closely with the QA, Software Development, and Systems Engineering teams.\n\nExecute documented software and system test procedures\nAssist with the development and maintenance of test plans, test cases, test procedures, and test specifications\nPerform functional, regression, integration, and system testing\nDocument test results accurately and provide status and progress information to the QA and development teams\nIdentify, document, and track software defects through resolution\nReproduce reported software issues and assist developers and senior QA personnel with troubleshooting\nVerify software corrections and perform regression testing following software changes\nAssist with setting up and maintaining software test environments\nEnsure required test data is available prior to test execution\nReview software requirements and verify that test cases provide appropriate requirement coverage\nIdentify unclear or incomplete requirements and communicate questions or concerns to senior team members\nUse Jira or similar tools to create, update, and monitor defects and testing activities\nUse Confluence or similar tools to maintain test documentation and supporting information\nSupport software build and release testing activities\nAssist with configuration and version verification of software under test\nParticipate in Agile/Scrum activities, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives\nWork collaboratively with software developers, systems engineers, and other QA team members to resolve software and system issues\nAssist with improving QA processes, procedures, tools, and documentation\nSupport the development and maintenance of product and test documentation\nFollow established QA processes, configuration management practices, and applicable program or industry standards\nCommunicate potential product quality concerns to senior QA personnel, technical leads, or program leadership in a timely manner\nPerform other software QA and system testing activities as assigned\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nA Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience\n0-2 years of experience in software quality assurance, software testing, systems testing, software development, or a related technical field\nFamiliarity with Software Test Tools and Bug Tracking Software\nBasic understanding of software testing concepts and the software development life cycle (SDLC)\nFamiliarity with software test methods such as functional, regression, integration, and system testing\nAbility to follow test procedures and accurately document test results\nAbility to identify, document, and clearly communicate software defects\nFamiliarity with issue-tracking or bug-tracking tools\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nGood written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team\nAbility and willingness to learn new software applications, testing tools, and technical systems\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance\nMust be able to work physically on-site full-time, Monday-Friday\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nActive US DoD Secret level security clearance is preferred\nFamiliarity with Jira and Confluence or similar collaboration tools is nice to have\nBasic understanding of software configuration management and version-control concepts is preferred\n\nPay Information\n\nFull-Time Salary Range: $74,000 - $87,000\n\nPlease Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, business considerations, and geographic location where applicable.\n\nBenefits\n\nHired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:\n\nHealth benefits\nMedical\nDental\nVision\nBasic life with AD&D\nShort term disability\nLong term disability\nAncillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)\nSpending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)\nPaid time off\nHolidays\n401(k) (including automatic company contribution)\nTuition reimbursement\nLeaves (Parental, pregnancy, and military)\nPotential annual bonus\n\nTrident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.\n\nTrident Systems is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruiting@tridsys.com.\n\nPay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. 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Our three operating units: Space Electronic Systems (SES), Integrated C4ISR Systems (ICS) and Optical Precision Systems (OPS), develop within the agile framework which enables us to produce proven, purpose-built systems that solve our customers’ mission critical challenges across space, air, land, and sea.\n\nTrident’s Integrated C4ISR Systems (ICS) specializes in products and services that improve the safety and survivability of our armed forces. We develop solutions for a wide range of demanding missions and environments, including tactical communications systems for multi-national interoperability, autonomous predictive maintenance and logistics solutions, and scalable, responsive, all-domain surveillance systems. Trident's integrated systems support the protection of the National Capital Region and various military installations both domestic and abroad. 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