Senior Test Engineer
Key Skills for This Role
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Test Strategy Development
- Design, implement, and manage comprehensive test plans, test cases, and testing environments for complex systems or software.
- Create automated testing frameworks to reduce manual testing effort and increase efficiency.
Test Execution Management
- Lead the execution of functional, performance, regression, integration, and system-level testing.
- Identify areas for improvement in testing workflows and optimize test processes.
Analysis and Reporting :
- Analyze testing results and identify defects, performance bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
- Generate detailed test reports that provide actionable insights for product development teams.
- Collaborate with system integration engineers and developers to resolve defects.
Tool Development And Implementation
- Develop or extend internal tools to facilitate advanced testing techniques, such as automated testing, stress testing, fault injection, and reliability testing.
- Evaluate emerging testing tools and techniques; recommend their adoption when appropriate.
Compliance and Standards :
- Ensure final product adherence to industry, regulatory, and contractual standards (e.g., ISO, MIL-STD, DO-178C, etc.).
- Participate in audits and reviews to verify the accuracy and completeness of testing documentation.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• BS 8-10, MS 6-8, PhD 3-5
- Advanced degrees (Master’s or Ph.D.) are preferred but not mandatory, depending on project complexity.
Technical Knowledge
- Extensive experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Appium) and frameworks.
- Expertise in scripting and programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or MATLAB for system-level testing.
- Familiarity with debugging tools, diagnostic equipment, and simulation engines.
- Knowledge of databases, network protocols, embedded systems, or cloud infrastructures depending on domain.
- Thorough understanding of testing methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Test-Driven Development, DevOps).
Systems Expertise
- Deep expertise in systems integration and requirements verification for large-scale, complex systems.
- Previous experience with lifecycle testing in defense, aerospace, healthcare, telecommunications, or automotive domains, depending on hiring industry.
Leadership
- Experience leading test teams or coordinating cross-functional activities for large projects.
Clearance
- Must Posess a Secret Clearance
We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor.
We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.
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Provider of mission-focused defense engineering and cybersecurity services.
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