Lead Test Engineer

MANTECH • Stafford, VA

6d • $98,000 - $163,100 • Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Lead Test Engineer to support a contract under Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) in Stafford, Virginia. The role involves research and analysis of new and existing technologies and tools to identify more efficient software development and testing techniques and processes for the Marine Corps client. The position requires a current, active DoD Secret clearance and involves sedentary work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of related software test engineering experience; an additional 2 years of experience may substitute for the degree.
• Knowledge of software testing principles, methodologies, and techniques, including black-box, white-box, and gray-box testing.
• At least 2 years of experience with automation testing frameworks such as Robot Framework, Appium, TestComplete, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript and their application in automation testing; ability to write automation scripts using programming languages and automation testing frameworks.
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, and their impact on software testing.
• Knowledge of the Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Must have a current, active DoD Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of DoD acquisition and test-and-evaluation policies and regulations.
• Understanding of DoN/USMC logistics lifecycle management processes, policies, and organization.
• Relevant certifications, such as ISTQB, CSTE, or similar.
• Understanding of USMC logistics management Defense Business Systems (e.g., GCSS-MC) and cloud environments (e.g., MCBOSS).
• Experience with cloud-based technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Understanding of AI/ML use in testing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate technical and strategy discussions related to automated software testing.
• Evaluate existing software test tools for implementation in the USMC environment.
• Develop automation requirements and an implementation roadmap for the client.
• Conduct proof-of-concept and prototype demonstrations on designated programs of record.
• Integrate automated test protocols into existing Agile and CI/CD pipelines.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Retirement and savings
• Learning and development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Other optional benefit elections, depending on position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior