Senior Test Engineer

Parsons Corporation•Aberdeen, MD

About The Position

Parsons is seeking an Senior Test Engineer to support our cutting-edge Drone Armor counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. The Senior Test Engineer will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of test events, develop test plans and procedures, configure complex test environments, and manage defect tracking for mission-critical IT hardware, software, systems, and networks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with 6 years of experience OR 8 years of relevant test engineering experience may be substituted for education
Experience working with developers, end users, and organizations to create test plans and test scripts
Experience coordinating with test sites and team participants to plan and execute test events
Experience creating test reports and documenting test results, issues, and recommendations
Experience configuring necessary hardware and operating environments to support assigned testing
Experience writing or assisting in the development of test plans and test procedures
Experience managing or maintaining a defect database and tracking issues through resolution
Comprehensive technical expertise on IT products, operating systems, software, hardware, systems, networks, and specialized environments
Strong understanding of test engineering principles, methodologies, and best practices
Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools
Ability to troubleshoot complex system issues across multiple layers (hardware, OS, network, application)
Must be a US Citizen
SECRET security clearance

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related discipline
Certifications in software testing, QA, or related areas (e.g., ISTQB, ISEB)
Experience supporting DoD, defense, C-UAS, or other mission-critical test campaigns
Experience with both developmental and operational testing in lab and field environments
Experience with automated test tools and frameworks
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integration of testing into DevSecOps workflows
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Test Planning, Design & Coordination
Work with developers, end users, and program stakeholders to create detailed test plans and test scripts
Coordinate with test sites and other team participants to plan and schedule test events for Drone Armor capabilities
Ensure test objectives, entry/exit criteria, and resource needs are clearly defined and understood
Write or assist in the development and refinement of test plans, test procedures, and associated documentation
Test Environment Configuration & Execution
Configure necessary hardware, operating systems, software, systems, and networks as needed to complete assigned testing
Ensure specialized and operationally representative environments are properly set up and validated prior to test execution
Execute tests in accordance with approved test plans and procedures, ensuring traceability to requirements
Defect Management, Reporting & Analysis
Create clear and comprehensive test reports that document procedures, results, anomalies, and recommendations
Track problems and report on errors identified during test execution, ensuring timely communication and resolution
Manage the defect database under the guidance of senior QA engineers, including logging, updating, and prioritizing issues
Analyze defect trends and provide input to improve product quality and test effectiveness
Technical Leadership & Collaboration
Apply comprehensive technical expertise across IT products, operating systems, software, hardware, systems, networks, and specialized environments
Collaborate closely with developers, systems engineers, field personnel, and QA teams to reproduce, diagnose, and resolve issues
Contribute to technical briefings and reviews to communicate test status, risks, and recommendations to program leadership and customers