Job Description:

Parsons is seeking an Senior Test Engineer to support our cutting-edge Drone Armor counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. The Senior Test Engineer will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of test events, develop test plans and procedures, configure complex test environments, and manage defect tracking for mission-critical IT hardware, software, systems, and networks.

What You'll Be Doing

Test Planning, Design & Coordination

• Work with developers, end users, and program stakeholders to create detailed test plans and test scripts
• Coordinate with test sites and other team participants to plan and schedule test events for Drone Armor capabilities
• Ensure test objectives, entry/exit criteria, and resource needs are clearly defined and understood
• Write or assist in the development and refinement of test plans, test procedures, and associated documentation

Test Environment Configuration & Execution

• Configure necessary hardware, operating systems, software, systems, and networks as needed to complete assigned testing
• Ensure specialized and operationally representative environments are properly set up and validated prior to test execution
• Execute tests in accordance with approved test plans and procedures, ensuring traceability to requirements

Defect Management, Reporting & Analysis

• Create clear and comprehensive test reports that document procedures, results, anomalies, and recommendations
• Track problems and report on errors identified during test execution, ensuring timely communication and resolution
• Manage the defect database under the guidance of senior QA engineers, including logging, updating, and prioritizing issues
• Analyze defect trends and provide input to improve product quality and test effectiveness

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Apply comprehensive technical expertise across IT products, operating systems, software, hardware, systems, networks, and specialized environments
• Collaborate closely with developers, systems engineers, field personnel, and QA teams to reproduce, diagnose, and resolve issues
• Contribute to technical briefings and reviews to communicate test status, risks, and recommendations to program leadership and customers

What Required Skills You'll Bring

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with 6 years of experience
  OR
• 8 years of relevant test engineering experience may be substituted for education

Experience

• Experience working with developers, end users, and organizations to create test plans and test scripts
• Experience coordinating with test sites and team participants to plan and execute test events
• Experience creating test reports and documenting test results, issues, and recommendations
• Experience configuring necessary hardware and operating environments to support assigned testing
• Experience writing or assisting in the development of test plans and test procedures
• Experience managing or maintaining a defect database and tracking issues through resolution

Technical Competencies

• Comprehensive technical expertise on IT products, operating systems, software, hardware, systems, networks, and specialized environments
• Strong understanding of test engineering principles, methodologies, and best practices
• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools
• Ability to troubleshoot complex system issues across multiple layers (hardware, OS, network, application)

Security & Citizenship

• Must be a US Citizen
• SECRET security clearance

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

Advanced Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related discipline
• Certifications in software testing, QA, or related areas (e.g., ISTQB, ISEB)

Specialized Experience

• Experience supporting DoD, defense, C-UAS, or other mission-critical test campaigns
• Experience with both developmental and operational testing in lab and field environments

Additional Technical Skills

• Experience with automated test tools and frameworks
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integration of testing into DevSecOps workflows

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!