Software Test Engineer

About the role

Join a dedicated team that develops and supports missioncritical software systems for U.S. Navy applications. As a Software Test Engineer, you focus on requirementsbased testing, verification, and validation across the entire software development lifecycle. You work closely with engineers and customers to understand system requirements, build and execute test procedures, troubleshoot issues, and ensure that complex software solutions perform reliably and as intended in highly regulated environments.

Location: Middletown, RI (Hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain formal test procedures derived from software and system requirements.
• Perform manual testing, regression testing, integration testing, and verification activities to ensure software quality and compliance.
• Plan and coordinate test events to support program milestones, delivery schedules, and key project deadlines.
• Track verification progress, identify risks or blockers, and communicate status updates clearly to program leadership and customer stakeholders.
• Analyze test results, document findings, and contribute to requirements closure and compliance efforts.
• Lead test execution activities and coordinate tasking across engineering team members to ensure efficient and effective test cycles.
• Interface directly with government stakeholders and technical teams to discuss test planning, execution strategies, and results.
• Support software integration and troubleshooting activities within a Linux development environment.
• Review system logs, investigate defects, and assist developers with issue replication and root cause analysis.
• Participate in Agile development activities, including test planning, reviews, and sprint ceremonies, to align testing with iterative development.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements that enhance test efficiency, coverage, and overall software quality.
• Help develop test plans and test development strategies that align with program requirements and regulatory expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering,