Software Test Engineer

Power3 Solutions and Partnering Companies•Columbia, MD

11h•$145,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Software Test Engineer (STE) will design, develop, and execute test strategies to ensure the quality and reliability of complex software systems supporting operational missions. This role involves building and maintaining test environments, developing automated and manual test cases, and conducting system integration, performance, and acceptance testing. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in automated testing, system integration, and test environment configuration, as well as strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and support software and hardware issues throughout the testing lifecycle. In May of 2019, Amazon opened its first AWS Ground Station, a "virtualized segment for ground processing" of satellite signals that support 54 MHz uplink and 500 MHz downlink processing using the proven AWS Cloud Services and technologies. Microsoft Orbital and Google were close behind with their own satellite processing architectures based on cloud services and technologies. At the same time, technologies supporting next-generation 5G exploded into the same cloud technology arena. Geon has been awarded a prime contract to leverage these very same technologies to build next-generation Software Defined Radio (SDR) solutions for the defense and intelligence industry. We are looking for fully-cleared individuals that have an ambition to leverage their proven experience in building high performance processing systems and solutions to architect, develop, productize and deploy a whole new breed of open-sensor framework based on the industries leading solutions. If you are interested in working with and learning the newest technologies, and continue to support our nations intelligence and defense priorities, contact Geon immediately to secure a highly competitive position on our team.

Requirements

Six (6) years of experience as a Software Test Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. A Master’s degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience. Four (4) additional years of Test Engineer experience may be substituted for a degree.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Active TS/SCI w/ poly clearance
Experience with at least four (4) of the following knowledge areas: Test automation development (or demonstrated software development experience) Performance, load, or stress testing Data interface testing User interface testing Security testing Code coverage tools Systems integration testing

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, PyTest, or similar).
Experience in scripting or programming languages such as Python, Java, or Bash.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and defect tracking tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Jira).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in an Agile or DevSecOps environment.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement test plans, test cases, and test processes for software applications and systems.
Design, develop, and maintain suites of automated tests to ensure repeatable, reliable validation of functionality.
Perform integration testing and acceptance testing to verify that system components and interfaces function as intended.
Build and maintain test environments for both manual and automated testing activities.
Support and troubleshoot dispatch systems and hardware problems, remaining engaged throughout the resolution process.
Identify, analyze, and document software defects, and collaborate with developers to ensure timely resolution.
Contribute to continuous improvement of testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks.

Benefits

Medical Insurance - 75% employer paid; 25% employee paid.
Dental Insurance - 100% employer paid.
Vision Insurance - 100% employer paid.
Health Spending Account (HSA) - Annual employer contribution of $2,650 (individual)/$5,300 (family)
Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance - 100% employer paid.
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance - 100% employer paid.
Basic Life Insurance - 1x annual salary, up to $250,000 - employer paid.
AD&D Insurance - 1x annual salary, up to $250,000 - employer paid.
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance - Up to $300,000 - employee paid
401k & Profit Sharing - 5% Safe Harbor contributions, no match required; up to 10% Profit Sharing.
Professional Development - $4,000 per calendar year to attend conferences & trainings.
Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment - Reimbursement of one class per semester towards continuing education with the option to apply up to $1,200 a year toward qualifying student loans.
Employee Referral Incentive - $10,000 (paid 180 days after new hire start date).
Annual Bonus - Performance Based.
Paid Time Off - 160 hours.
Holidays - 11 Federal Holidays.
Maternity Leave - 160 hours followed by Short-term disability (STD).
Paternity Leave - 160 hours
Bereavement Leave - 24 hours (equivalent of 3 days) for immediate family
Health & Wellness - $750 per calendar year for items such as gym memberships, ergonomic keyboards, standing desks, etc.
Professional Subscriptions - $350 per calendar year.