Software Test Automation Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology•Springfield, VA

2d•$113,900 - $154,100•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Software Test Automation Engineer to support a mission-critical software application within the NCE Testing Organization in Springfield, Virginia. The role focuses on software quality and test automation, rather than general DevOps engineering, and requires working onsite five days per week in a classified environment. The engineer will work alongside developers and an existing tester to establish an initial automated testing framework, develop and maintain regression tests, create effective test cases, and improve validation of software changes. The successful candidate will move between manual and automated testing, write or modify test scripts, and take initiative in establishing practical, repeatable testing practices. The role includes collaboration throughout the development lifecycle, participation in Agile ceremonies and formal customer test events, test documentation and defect tracking, and assessment of quality risks. Performance or load testing and test environment support may also be required. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with the required polygraph, U.S. citizenship, and at least five years of related experience. A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered subject to contract and customer requirements. The likely salary range is $113,900–$154,100, with compensation determined by experience, location, and potentially contractual requirements. The position is onsite, has 40 scheduled weekly hours, and requires no travel.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance with the required polygraph.
At least five years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, test engineering, or a related discipline.
Hands-on experience creating, executing, and documenting software test cases.
Practical experience developing or implementing automated tests using a programming or scripting language.
Experience designing and executing regression tests for software applications.
Ability to translate requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria into effective test scenarios.
Experience identifying, documenting, tracking, and retesting software defects.
Ability to collaborate effectively with software developers and other technical team members.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to work onsite five days per week in Springfield, Virginia.
U.S. citizenship, as required for the position and customer environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related field; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered subject to contract and customer requirements.
Experience introducing automated testing into a software program that previously relied primarily on manual testing.
Experience building an initial automation framework or establishing a maintainable automated regression suite.
Familiarity with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, JUnit, pytest, or equivalent tools.
Experience testing applications that include user interfaces, APIs, services, and backend components.
Experience integrating automated tests into an existing CI/CD pipeline.
Familiarity with Linux, containerized applications, Kubernetes, or OpenShift environments.
Experience with integration, end-to-end, performance, or load testing.
Familiarity with Agile software development practices and tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
Experience supporting government software testing organizations or formal customer test events.
Relevant industry certifications, such as Security+, when required by the customer.

Responsibilities

Establish and implement an automated testing framework suited to the application's architecture and technology stack.
Assess current testing practices and identify opportunities to introduce automation, improve coverage, and reduce repetitive manual testing.
Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated regression tests to validate existing functionality and identify unintended effects of software changes.
Create repeatable test cases based on requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and expected application behavior.
Perform functional, integration, end-to-end, and exploratory testing across application components.
Develop and maintain test scripts using appropriate programming or scripting languages and automation tools.
Identify opportunities to incorporate automated tests into existing build, integration, and CI/CD workflows.
Collaborate with software developers, product stakeholders, and the existing tester to establish effective testing practices throughout the development lifecycle.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, contribute to test planning and estimation, and identify testing needs early in development.
Document test procedures, execution results, defects, and coverage using tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
Track defects through resolution, validate fixes, and maintain regression coverage for previously identified issues.
Support formal test events, including planning, configuration, execution, results analysis, and coordination with the customer testing organization.
Evaluate test results, identify quality risks, and communicate findings and recommendations.
Conduct performance or load testing when required to support application validation.
Assist with test environment configuration, troubleshooting, and upgrades as needed.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
401(k) plan with company match.
Competitive pay and paid time off.
Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental and vision plan options.
Full flex work weeks where possible.
Vacation, sick and personal time, holiday, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance provided or available.
Growth and learning opportunities through an AI-powered career tool.
Internal mobility support for career goals.