Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET II)

About the role

The Mission Starts Here TheIncLab engineers and delivers intelligent digital applications and platforms that revolutionize how our customers and mission-critical teams achieve success. We are where innovation meets purpose; and where your career can meet purpose as well.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain automated test suites for desktop, mobile, web, and cloud-based applications.
• Translate user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical requirements into comprehensive manual and automated test scenarios.
• Own assigned quality control domains and deliver with minimal oversight.
• Conduct automated and manual functional, regression, integration, performance, and exploratory testing.
• Design and maintain testing frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Jest) integrated with CI/CD pipelines.
• Validate RESTful and GraphQL APIs, databases, and third-party integrations for accuracy and performance.
• Document and track defects with clear reproduction steps; collaborate with developers for resolution.
• Participate in test planning, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Drive improvements in quality control processes, coverage, and tooling.
• Support release readiness by validating builds, environments, and deployment pipelines.
• Mentor junior team members in SDET practices and automation.
• Stay current with evolving QA tools and methodologies.
• Identify gaps in automation coverage and propose improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in software quality assurance.
• 3+ years of experience in at least one programming language (JavaScript/TypeScript/Python/Java or C#).
• Proficiency with automated testing frameworks such as Playwright or React.
• Strong experience in manual test design, execution, and exploratory testing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices, version control systems (e.g., Git), and Agile methodologies.
• Experience validating APIs and using tools like Postman.
• Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and communicate issues clearly.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to travel up to 10% based on company and customer needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with performance or load testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Locust, k6).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) or containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and security testing practices.
• Background in geospatial, mission-focused, or defense-related applications.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
• Professional development programs.
• Training and certification reimbursement.
• Extended and floating holiday schedule.
• Paid time off and Paid volunteer time.
• Health and Wellness Benefits including options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, access to Wellness, Mental Health, and Employee Assistance Programs.
• 100% Company Paid Benefits that include STD, LTD, and Basic Life insurance.
• 401(k) Plan Options with employer matching.
• Incentive bonuses for eligible clearances, performance, and employee referrals.

About TheIncLab

TheIncLab ("TIL") is the first human-centered artificial intelligence (AI+X) lab. We engineer complex, integrated solutions that combine cutting-edge AI technologies with emerging systems-of-systems to solve some of the most difficult challenges in the defense and aerospace industries. Our work spans diverse technological landscapes, from rapid ideation and prototyping to deployment. At TIL, we foster a culture of relentless optimism. No problem is too hard, no project is too big, and no challenge is too complex to tackle. This is possible due to the positive attitude of our teams. We approach every problem with a "yes" attitude and focus on results. Our motto, "demo or die," encompasses the idea that failure is not an option. We do all of this with a work ethic rooted in kindness and professionalism.