Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester-Junior

About the role

AMEWAS is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester-Junior to support Battlespace Modeling & Simulation. The position is based in Patuxent River, MD, and offers a salary range of $74,600.00 - $92,600.00, commensurate with experience. This position requires on-site support and a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supports running simulation stations for testing, customer training, and demonstrations
• Operates and tests SIM/NGTS/DIADS stations interchangeably after completing required training
• Tests a variety of Jira issues (new feature implementation, bug fixes, database queries, etc.)
• Documents test results and discovered issues in Jira
• Collaborates with NGTS software developers and subject matter experts during training sessions
• Creates new test procedure documents to validate new requirements
• Communicates access across a large team to verify correct procedures and software issue diagnosis
• Runs extensive regression tests when software reaches the Release Candidate (RC) phase

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physics or Computer Science OR HS Diploma/Equivalent with 3 years of work experience
• Experience understanding requirements and compiling data
• The ability to follow established procedures while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work in small group settings (close quarters)
• The ability to support a flexible work schedule
• Willingness to be flexible with day-to-day work assignments

Qualifications

• Minimum clearance required to apply: N/A
• Additional Accesses: The ability to obtain and maintain the DoD security clearance eligibility and/or additional security access requirements necessary to perform the duties of the position, as required by the contract

Skills

• Experience collaborating with management/stakeholders to resolve issues
• Security Clearance Requirement Disclaimer: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain all security clearances, interim security determinations, and/or other access authorizations required by the applicable contract(s).

Benefits

AMEWAS provides a robust benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

Company Information

AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.