Test Engineer (Clearance Required) - Remote US

ICF • Reston, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

ICF is seeking a detail-oriented Test Engineer to support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), automated testing, and regression testing across application releases. The role partners with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet functional requirements and are ready for release. It is fully remote within the United States, with occasional travel to the DC Metro area potentially required for onsite client meetings. Preference is given to candidates located in the Washington, DC Metro area. ICF monitors employee work locations, blocks access from foreign locations and foreign IP addresses, and prohibits personal VPN connections. Core work hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, with the option to start earlier or work later depending on time zone.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance; interim clearance is acceptable.
• At least 5 years of experience in QA, UAT, and/or software testing roles.
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to federal contract requirements.
• Must reside in the United States, be authorized to work in the United States, and perform all work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with UAT support, test case execution, and regression testing.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Proficiency with Jira or similar defect-tracking tools.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and pipelines in Agile environments.
• Strong experience creating and maintaining test documentation and artifacts.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide UAT support and validate that system requirements are met before release.
• Execute manual and automated test cases, including functional, regression, and release validation testing.
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated testing scripts using established testing frameworks.
• Support release validation by verifying defect fixes and confirming readiness for production deployment.
• Identify, document, and track defects using Jira, partnering with development teams through resolution.
• Create and maintain test artifacts, including test plans, test cases, execution results, and release sign-offs.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate within CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing.
• Analyze test results and provide clear status reporting to stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed