Test Engineer

Systems Innovation Engineering

About The Position

The Test Engineer plays a critical role in software validation by designing, executing, and assisting with the maintenance of test cases to ensure the system meets defined requirements, perform as intended, and is free of defects prior to deployments. This position is responsible for software verification and validation (V&V) activities, ensuring that enterprise systems meet functional performance, and compliance requirements – particularly for U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The Test Engineer will support formal and informal testing while ensuring the collection of Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) to support system certification and accreditation. The ideal candidate brings at least 2 years of relevant experience in software testing, validation and test automation within complex IT enterprise systems such as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), or similar platforms in regulated settings – and possesses hands-on experience developing and maintaining automated test scripts.

Requirements

Active U.S. Security Clearance (or ability to obtain one).
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
2+ years of experience with test automation frameworks, scripting languages, and tools (e.g., Selenium, Katalon, Eggplant, Python, XML, JSON).
Experience with PLM platforms (e.g., Windchill, Teamcenter, Enovia) or other enterprise systems.
Strong working knowledge of test planning, execution, and documentation aligned with DoD standards.
Experience producing OQE artifacts to support system certification/accreditation or acceptance reviews.
Proficient with tools such as Microsoft Office, Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with DoD or federal system development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and compliance requirements.
Knowledge of DoD software documentation standards, including SDD, IDD, SDP, ICD, and CDRL requirements.
Understanding of RMF, ATO, and Cybersecurity Testing/Validation (e.g., STIG compliance).
Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Model-Based Testing (MBT) practices.
Experience in Agile or hybrid Agile/Waterfall environments, and use of tools like Zephyr, TestRail, or qTest.
Security+ or other DoD 8570-compliant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute test cases to validate system functionality, data integrity, and end-to-end business processes.
Maintain and refine automated test scripts using approved automation tools (e.g., Eggplant, Selenium, Katalon, or equivalent automated testing tools).
Support end-to-end validation efforts across integrated systems, including PLM, ERP, and interface/data exchange processes.
Support in the coordination and completion of internal testing activities (e.g., smoke, system, functional and regression testing) to ensure timely development completion and quality devlivery of software.
Ensure all testing activities produce appropriate OQE artifacts in support of DoD compliance requirements.
Identify, document, and track defects, working closely with development and functional teams to support resolution and retesting.
Analyze test results and provide clear, concise status updates and report to the Test Lead.
Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects to align with DoD validation requirements.
Assist in building and expanding the regression test suite to support ongoing releases and system changes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., QA, IT, business users) to ensure alignment of testing scope, data, and expected outcomes.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency and quality.