Associate Level Test Engineer

About the role

As a Center of Excellence for software development, JSEC provides an environment where innovative ideas flourish. We bring together skilled engineers and domain experts into high-performing, agile teams empowered to deliver mission-critical solutions. Our teams use modern architectures for web and mobile deployments, leveraging subject matter expertise to harness new technologies and deliver next-generation tools. Our responsibilities span the full-stack spectrum including back-end data services and front-end development using Agile and DevOps best practices.

As a member of an Agile Development Team, you will participate in planning and executing Agile-based verification activities that ensure we deliver quality and accurate software to our end-users that meet established acceptance criteria, architecture, requirements, and our user’s operational needs. Working with other teams, end-users, operational Subject Matter Experts (SME), and stakeholders during each Sprint and Program Increment (PI), you will collaborate to provide state-of-the-art solutions to the operational field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, review, and execute comprehensive automated and manual tests that thoroughly test software functionality, interfaces, integration with other components, behaviors, and error handling.
• Develop and execute formal tests for releases that demonstrate complete functionality as determined by established Feature Acceptance Criteria, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and operational needs.
• Collaborate with software development teams including Product Owners, Systems Engineers, Subject Matter Experts, and Government testers.
• Develop and document comprehensive test plans, procedures, and test artifacts to ensure software meets Acceptance Criteria and applicable requirements.
• Create and maintain test automation environment and automated test scripts.
• Prepare, analyze, document, and report test results.
• Work with software development teams to identify and debug issues found during testing, and coordinate activities to resolve issues based upon priorities and processes.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to ensure system testing reflects end-user needs.
• Validate fixes and ensure corrections of defects are effective and do not introduce new issues.
• Assess software performance and behavior under various conditions, including real-world conditions and error handling.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to improve product design, functionality, and usability based on test outcomes.
• Facilitate and participate in meetings to discuss test plans and results with stakeholders.
• Stay current with new testing tools and test strategies, particularly regarding software test automation.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US DoD Secret or Higher.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or related scientific discipline and six (6) years of experience.

Skills

Required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills working with complicated data sets.
• Creativity and curiosity in finding software and system flaws.
• Excellent communication skills to clearly explain difficult technical issues.
• Working knowledge of Agile software development and test methodologies, and DevSecOps practices.
• Understanding of TDD principles.
• Proficiency with Application Lifecycle Management tools such as Azure DevOps and Jira.
• Experience with automated test tools such as Playwright JS, Cucumber JS, Gherkin, Gherkin Reports, or Mud Blazor.

Nice to have

• Python, C#, and AngularJS (optional).
• Interest in civil/military flight operations and aeronautical data.

Schedule

• Our team works on a compressed 9/80 schedule.
• Hybrid with at least 2 days in office at the Nashua location are required.
• Work may require occasional travel.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about: your health, your well-being, your security, and your future.

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $110,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.