Junior Software Quality Assurance Analyst & Tester

Saalex•Ridgecrest, CA

2d•$78,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Saalex is seeking a motivated Software Quality Assurance Analyst & Tester to help support the warfighter and fleet with their training tools and systems. This position performs in a collaborative work group that provides engineering and lifecycle assistance for the aircraft tracking and aircrew training software utilized by the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Air National Guard Tactical Training Ranges. The ultimate expectation for this role is to become an SME in testing software to ensure it is safe, secure, and meets all functional requirements prior to being deployed to the fleet.

Requirements

Less than 3 years of software testing or related IT experience.
Performs testing duties under the oversight of senior staff with a high drive to learn advanced testing methodologies, design review processes, and systems integration.
Must possess a BA/BS degree OR an applicable basic certification.
Must possess an active Secret clearance with the ability to gain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their root causes.
Test system modifications rigorously to prepare for real-world implementation and fleet deployment.
Understand how the software suite interacts with the complementary hardware and network systems that make up the overall capability being fielded, providing integrated hardware/software solutions to the customer.
Identify the most appropriate implementation approaches to planning software testing, utilizing specific test methodologies and techniques.
Participate in the planning of test schedules.
Participate in test plan preparation, explicitly creating comprehensive test plans for each software release.
Prepare, write, and refine test cases.
Analyze and review the test cases of other software testers to ensure maximum coverage and accuracy.
Participate actively in software design reviews to provide critical input on functional requirements, operational characteristics, product designs, and project schedules.
Document software and application defects using formal bug tracking systems.
Report defects clearly and directly to software developers.
Create and maintain comprehensive databases of known defects and historical test data.
Perform necessary retesting and regression testing to verify that defects have been successfully resolved without impacting other system functionalities.
Prepare detailed test reports and formally present findings to developers, project managers, and stakeholders.
Ensure that all products meet required cybersecurity standards and functional safety requirements before they reach the fleet.