Test Engineer

Beyond SOF

$85K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance required
  • 2+ years of experience in the intelligence or signals intelligence community
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Experience in developing and documenting test plans and procedures
  • Proficient in analyzing test data and expected outcomes
  • Experience with automated test platforms (e.g., Jenkins)
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools

Responsibilities

  • Perform software testing at all levels, including unit and integration testing
  • Support software configuration management processes
  • Recommend and document testing methodologies
  • Conduct various system tests and validate systems through all phases of the lifecycle
  • Estimate resource needs for testing and manage project schedule
  • Lead and mentor teams in testing efforts

Benefits

  • Work with a multi-disciplinary team of experts
  • Gain experience supporting U.S. Air Force Cyber operations
  • Opportunity to engage in cutting-edge cybersecurity initiatives
  • Professional development through mentorship and guidance
  • Exposure to a range of software testing methodologies
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Client is looking for a talented Test Engineer that currently possesses a TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance that will join a multi-disciplinary team of subject matter experts supporting the U.S. Air Force Cyber Capabilities Support Office and U.S. Cyber Command Cyber Mission Forces.

Essential Job Functions
  • Perform software testing at all levels, from module or unit testing, through all levels of software integration testing. Interface with the software development group throughout the software development process.
  • Support the software configuration management process and understand all software components and their interface requirements.
  • Recommend testing methodologies to be used for specific systems, prepare test plans documenting the intended test methodology, and prepare test procedures and test cases based on specific requirements.
  • Conduct various system tests (i.e. integration, systems, regression) with supervision, document and present test results, perform system validation and verification, and work with users and developers through all phases of system lifecycle clarify requirements and ensure testability.
  • Responsible for creating estimates for resource needs for testing tasks, for input into project budget and schedules; lead, task, and mentor teams; and ensures that all testing efforts are conducted in accordance with best industry practices.

Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Due to the nature of this position and the information that employees will be required to access, U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • At least two (2) years direct experience with an intelligence community or signals intelligence activity.
  • High School Diploma/GED is required.
  • Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI with CI Poly is required.
  • Experience developing and enhancing test plans and procedures that define test strategies and coverage.
  • Experience in documenting test results for corrective actions, reporting, and audits.
  • Experience testing systems from existing system and functional specifications.
  • Experience developing test cases and plans from requirements documentation.
  • Experience in analyzing test data set and determine expected outcome from the tests.
  • Experience writing test scripts and automated test platform (i.e Jenkins).
  • Experience utilizing CM tools.

Desired/Preferred Skills:
  • Leadership experience interfacing with the software development.
  • Experience with XML, JSON, BASH scripting, RPM packaging, Java, database interface and/or LINUX and Windows system programming.

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