Software Test Engineer

BryceTech•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

BryceTech is seeking a Software Test Engineer to support the U.S. Army's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Support to Command and Control (CSC2) System of Systems program at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Working closely with Government Test and Evaluation leadership, the engineer will provide technical leadership for software testing, interoperability, cybersecurity, and Agile software delivery across multiple Joint Service capabilities. The role helps ensure software solutions are thoroughly tested, integrated, and delivered using Agile and DevSecOps methodologies in support of Department of Defense modernization efforts. The engineer will lead and coordinate software testing across programs and capabilities, including support for live operational test events at Department of War sites. Responsibilities include developing test plans and automated frameworks, maintaining Agile roadmaps and release plans, managing schedules and milestones, and monitoring software delivery from development through production. The position also supports cybersecurity validation, technical documentation, contractor assessments, release readiness, acquisition activities, and Government program leadership. Travel to DoW sites is required to support operational software testing events.

Requirements

Active Secret security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical discipline, with at least eight years of relevant experience; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in information systems, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related discipline, with at least ten years of relevant experience.
Experience supporting Agile software development and DevSecOps environments.
Experience planning, managing, or implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated software testing.
Experience with modern software architectures, including cloud-native and microservices-based applications.
Proficiency with Agile Lifecycle Management and DevSecOps tools such as GitLab, Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence.
Experience developing software testing strategies, automated test frameworks, and continuous Test & Evaluation processes.
Experience planning, executing, or supporting software testing during operational test events; experience at DoW sites or in military operational environments is preferred within this requirement.
Ability and willingness to travel to DoW sites for live operational software testing events.
Experience documenting test results, identifying software defects or performance issues, and communicating findings to technical teams and Government stakeholders.
Experience preparing technical documentation, including interface control documents, APIs, software requirements, or systems engineering artifacts.
Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Department of War software acquisition programs.
Knowledge of DoDI 5000.87 Software Acquisition Pathway.
Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DoW cybersecurity requirements.
Experience supporting CBRN, command and control, or Joint Service software development programs.
Experience with automated testing, interoperability testing, and DevSecOps pipeline automation.
Experience supporting software-intensive acquisition programs within an Agile environment.
Experience participating in operational test events involving military software systems, including coordination with operational users and Government test organizations.

Responsibilities

Lead software test engineering activities across CSC2 System of Systems capabilities to assess functionality, interoperability, and mission readiness.
Collaborate with Government Test and Evaluation leadership to plan, coordinate, and execute software testing across programs.
Travel to Department of War sites to support software testing during live operational test events, assessing system performance, functionality, interoperability, and operational suitability.
Coordinate with Government test personnel, operational users, and program stakeholders during operational test events; execute procedures, document results, identify defects or performance issues, and communicate findings and corrective-action recommendations.
Develop, maintain, and update software test, cybersecurity, and interoperability activities within Agile Roadmaps and Capability Release Plans.
Manage software testing schedules, sprint planning activities, and program milestones using Agile Lifecycle Management tools.
Generate executive dashboards, performance metrics, reports, and briefing materials using Agile Lifecycle Management tool data.
Identify, monitor, and optimize software delivery critical paths from development through production deployment, integrating automated testing and cybersecurity milestones.
Develop technical performance specifications, interface control documents, API documentation, and open architecture requirements for integration with external systems.
Design and maintain automated traceability and software test frameworks within DevSecOps pipelines, aligning requirements, architecture, cybersecurity controls, and testing activities.
Develop and execute software test plans, automated test procedures, and cybersecurity validation activities supporting acquisition, testing, and product support strategies.
Support software release readiness reviews, sprint planning sessions, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and other Agile technical reviews.
Conduct technical trade studies evaluating cost, schedule, performance, interoperability, and cybersecurity risks.
Identify and communicate software development risks, schedule impacts, and configuration management concerns throughout the software lifecycle.
Assess contractor software development activities and provide independent recommendations regarding software engineering, testing, cybersecurity, architecture, and program execution.
Review software, cybersecurity, interoperability, and testing deliverables, including CDRLs and ADRLs, and provide recommendations to Government program leadership.
Support Program Officers, Assistant Program Managers, systems engineering, and test organizations across acquisition programs and prototype efforts.
Plan, facilitate, and document Integrated Product Team meetings, technical working groups, and other program meetings, including agendas, minutes, action items, and follow-up tracking.