{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cd348a367bc27ff9d8d857b5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cd348a367bc27ff9d8d857b5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cd348a367bc27ff9d8d857b5","title":"Manuel Test Engineer","description":"Would you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission-focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security.\nRole Description:\nA Manual Test Engineer is needed to perform component, integration, and system level testing by writing and executing system-level test procedures, evaluating changes made to software applications, and verifying defect corrective actions discovered during development, testing, and/or operational use. The selected individual will join the existing Manual Test team in support of a fast-paced, dynamic software development program. The Manual Test team is part of a test organization that includes teams that automate regression tests and maintain the testing framework and infrastructure. The selected individual will utilize basic system administration skills and will work with physical equipment in a test lab environment.\n\nThe Manual Test Engineer will perform system testing of components (modules), and integration testing through system and end-to-end evaluation. The candidate will develop and implement test procedures and test reports and will support the software configuration management process. The candidate must understand all software components and their interface requirements. Tasking will include developing test data; defining test acceptance criteria; providing system testing expertise for test procedure documentation; reviewing of test plans; developing test methodologies, and/or performing subsystem interface and software module testing. The selected individual will assist the Software Development team and be responsible for working collaboratively with the following groups: Software Development, System Engineering, Integration, Deployment, and Sustainment.\nRequired Skills and Qualifications:\nTo be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.\nAt least 8 years of prior relevant experience.\nMust have experience testing through a full system development life cycle, including implementing test plans, test cases, and test processes.\nMust have experience participating in formal test events (Acceptance Test, User Acceptance Test, Software Final Release Test, Maintenance Release Test, etc.).\nMust have experience collaborating with software developers to create formal test procedures.\nMust have experience working with physical equipment in a test lab environment.\nMust have experience collecting, analyzing, presenting test results verbally and reporting test results in writing.\nMust have experience utilizing elevated privileges to set up and execute manual test procedures.\nMust have experience documenting test results for corrective actions, reporting, and audits.\nMust have experience testing systems from existing system and functional specifications.\nMust have experience working in an agile team environment.\nMust have strong communication skills and be able to successfully communicate with both management and technical personnel.\n\nDesired Skills and Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related discipline.\nExperience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD).\nExperience using automated test tools.\nExperience with programming and scripting languages (i.e., Java, shell, Python, etc).\nSAFe® Agilist or DevOps certification.\n\nPay Rate:\nIn compliance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work law, the annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $240,000. This range represents the base pay for this role and is provided in accordance with Maryland’s requirements to disclose compensation in job postings. Please note that actual compensation may vary based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. In addition to base salary, candidates hired into this position may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $10,000.00, subject to applicable contingencies and Navstar policy.\nAbout Navstar\nFor 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community. At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. We have a proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.\nBenefits at Navstar\nHighly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee\nFlexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care\nGenerous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave\nEmployer Paid STD/LTD\nEmployer Paid Life Insurance\n401K plan and Employer Match\nReferral and Opportunity Referral Programs\nProfessional Development Assistance\nEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled\nNavstar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission-focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security.\nRole Description:\nA Manual Test Engineer is needed to perform component, integration, and system level testing by writing and executing system-level test procedures, evaluating changes made to software applications, and verifying defect corrective actions discovered during development, testing, and/or operational use. The selected individual will join the existing Manual Test team in support of a fast-paced, dynamic software development program. The Manual Test team is part of a test organization that includes teams that automate regression tests and maintain the testing framework and infrastructure. The selected individual will utilize basic system administration skills and will work with physical equipment in a test lab environment.\n\nThe Manual Test Engineer will perform system testing of components (modules), and integration testing through system and end-to-end evaluation. The candidate will develop and implement test procedures and test reports and will support the software configuration management process. The candidate must understand all software components and their interface requirements. Tasking will include developing test data; defining test acceptance criteria; providing system testing expertise for test procedure documentation; reviewing of test plans; developing test methodologies, and/or performing subsystem interface and software module testing. The selected individual will assist the Software Development team and be responsible for working collaboratively with the following groups: Software Development, System Engineering, Integration, Deployment, and Sustainment.\nRequired Skills and Qualifications:\nTo be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.\nAt least 8 years of prior relevant experience.\nMust have experience testing through a full system development life cycle, including implementing test plans, test cases, and test processes.\nMust have experience participating in formal test events (Acceptance Test, User Acceptance Test, Software Final Release Test, Maintenance Release Test, etc.).\nMust have experience collaborating with software developers to create formal test procedures.\nMust have experience working with physical equipment in a test lab environment.\nMust have experience collecting, analyzing, presenting test results verbally and reporting test results in writing.\nMust have experience utilizing elevated privileges to set up and execute manual test procedures.\nMust have experience documenting test results for corrective actions, reporting, and audits.\nMust have experience testing systems from existing system and functional specifications.\nMust have experience working in an agile team environment.\nMust have strong communication skills and be able to successfully communicate with both management and technical personnel.\n\nDesired Skills and Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related discipline.\nExperience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD).\nExperience using automated test tools.\nExperience with programming and scripting languages (i.e., Java, shell, Python, etc).\nSAFe® Agilist or DevOps certification.\n\nPay Rate:\nIn compliance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work law, the annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $240,000. This range represents the base pay for this role and is provided in accordance with Maryland’s requirements to disclose compensation in job postings. Please note that actual compensation may vary based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. In addition to base salary, candidates hired into this position may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $10,000.00, subject to applicable contingencies and Navstar policy.\nAbout Navstar\nFor 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community. At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. We have a proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.\nBenefits at Navstar\nHighly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee\nFlexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care\nGenerous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave\nEmployer Paid STD/LTD\nEmployer Paid Life Insurance\n401K plan and Employer Match\nReferral and Opportunity Referral Programs\nProfessional Development Assistance\nEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled\nNavstar, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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