Test Engineer II

Parsons Corporation•Aberdeen, MD

About The Position

Parsons is seeking an Engineer, Test to support our cutting-edge Drone Armor counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. The Test Engineer will coordinate and execute test events, ensure accurate setup of test environments, and validate IT hardware, software, systems, and networks supporting mission-critical C-UAS capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with 5 years of experience OR 8 years of relevant test engineering experience may be substituted for education
Experience in the coordination and execution of test events in accordance with approved test plans, procedures, and scripts
Experience setting up and validating test environments for IT hardware, software, systems, and networks
Experience creating test reports that clearly communicate results, issues, and recommendations
Experience testing IT hardware, software, systems, and networks in lab, field, or operational environments
Understanding of test engineering principles, test design, and defect management
Familiarity with basic networking concepts and system configurations relevant to test environments
Ability to use test tools, logging mechanisms, and data collection methods to support analysis
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow and improve documented procedures
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
Relevant certifications in testing or quality (e.g., ISTQB, ISEB) or related technical areas
Experience supporting DoD, defense, C-UAS, or mission-critical test activities
Experience with developmental and operational testing in lab and field environments
Experience with test management tools, defect tracking systems, and automated test frameworks
Familiarity with scripting or automation for test setup and execution
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

Responsibilities

Test Planning, Coordination & Execution Coordinate and execute test events in accordance with approved test plans, procedures, and scripts
Work closely with engineering, operations, and customer stakeholders to schedule and conduct test activities
Ensure tests are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with program and customer requirements
Test Environment Setup & Readiness Ensure test environments are set up accurately, including IT hardware, software, systems, and network configurations
Verify readiness of test tools, data, and instrumentation prior to execution
Identify and resolve issues with test configurations and environments to prevent test delays or invalid results
Test Execution, Data Collection & Reporting Execute test procedures and scripts for IT hardware, software, systems, and networks associated with Drone Armor
Collect and analyze test data to assess performance, functionality, and compliance with requirements
Create clear, comprehensive test reports documenting procedures, results, anomalies, and recommendations
Support defect documentation, tracking, and retest activities as needed
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Collaborate with developers, systems engineers, and field personnel to reproduce and diagnose issues discovered during test
Provide feedback to improve test plans, procedures, and overall test strategy
Participate in technical reviews and briefings to communicate test outcomes and risk assessments