Appcast

Test Engineer - TS/SCI

Appcast$74K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree or technical training in software/system testing; equivalent experience accepted
  • 2+ years of relevant systems engineering experience
  • Proficient in executing test cases and documenting outcomes
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies
  • Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools
  • Knowledge of networking protocols like TCP/IP and UDP
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Execute manual, automated, and semi-automated test procedures
  • Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing
  • Verify actual system behavior against expected outcomes
  • Capture and document test evidence and logs
  • Assist with test planning and environment validation
  • Support root cause analysis and issue resolution
  • Re-execute tests to confirm fixes and defect resolution
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of verification processes

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible work schedules
Full Job Description

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented system Test Engineer to join our team! You will be part of the team to fully test and verify hybrid solutions for our growing cyber solutions line of business. You will be responsible for manual and automated test execution, accurate record-keeping of the results, and support to the issue resolution process.

This is a hands-on role on a mission-critical program. Your work directly contributes to matters of national security. You will help the team evolve a TRL-5 prototype system into a TRL-8 product in support of a classified customer pilot deployment.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Execute manual, automated, and semi-automated test procedures according to approved test plans in an agile and fast-paced environment

  • Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing as assigned

  • Follow documented test steps and verify actual system behavior against expected results

  • Capture test evidence, logs, screenshots and other supporting material

  • Support test planning, setup, environment validation, and test data preparation

  • Support the root cause investigation and issue resolution processes

  • Re-execute tests to verify fixes and confirm defect resolution

  • Support continuous improvement of the verification processes and tools

What Required Skills You'll Bring
  • Associate’s degree, technical training, or relevant experience in software testing, system testing, or quality assurance; equivalent practical experience may be considered

  • 2+ years of systems engineering or related experience

  • Experience executing test cases and documenting results

  • Experience with Agile software development environments

  • Experience with test management, defect tracking, and requirements traceability tools

  • Working knowledge of networking protocols, services, and encapsulation techniques (e.g. TCP/IP (V4/V6), UDP, HTTPS, DNS, DHCP)

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured procedures

  • Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical team members

  • Basic troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and analytical skills

  • Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment

  • Experience with WireShark or other network packet analysis tool

  • An active TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position

What Desired Skills You'll Bring
  • Familiarity with test automation frameworks and API testing tools, to include hybrid on-premises and cloud environments

  • Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Postman, Robot Framework, JUnit, or similar testing platforms

  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash

  • Experience testing web applications, APIs, microservices, or data-driven systems

Security Clearance Requirement:

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

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Salary Range: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00

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, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

About Appcast

Appcast is a global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising technology. More than just a job board, Appcast?s programmatic recruitment advertising exchange connects employers and job seekers through real-time bidding and automatic job ad optimization. Appcast?s proprietary technology and advanced data analysis tools enable employers to source and hire top talent quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Appcast is headquartered in Lebanon, New Hampshire, with offices in Boston, New York City, San Francisco, London, Manchester, and Budapest.
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200 employees
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Founded
2014

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