Jr Test Analyst

J.F. Taylor, Inc.; Great Mills (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four Weeks Paid Leave

Ten Paid Holidays

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Rx)

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Assistance

Corporate Health Programs

Job summary

J.F. Taylor, Inc.

is seeking a qualified tester to perform comprehensive unit, integration, and system testing, while developing and maintaining detailed test plans and results. The role requires collaborating with developers and fielding teams to reproduce and verify defect resolutions, and supporting verification activities and demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Technical degree required; engineering degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant testing, systems engineering, software quality assurance, aircraft-interface, or training-system experience.
• Familiarity with test plans, test methods, defect tracking, and technical troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute unit, functional, system, integration, and use-case testing.
• Develop and maintain test plans, procedures, test cases, and test-result documentation.
• Document test execution, discrepancies, and defects using approved tracking tools.
• Coordinate with software developers and integration personnel to reproduce, troubleshoot, and verify resolution of defects.
• Support independent verification and validation, SIL activities, system demonstrations, and fielding readiness events.
• Assist with improving test coverage, regression testing, and automation where applicable.

Skills

Testing experience

Systems engineering

Software quality assurance

Defect troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Execute unit, functional, system, integration, and use-case testing.
• Develop and maintain test plans, procedures, test cases, and test-result documentation.
• Document test execution, discrepancies, and defects using approved tracking tools.
• Coordinate with software developers and integration personnel to reproduce, troubleshoot, and verify resolution of defects.
• Support independent verification and validation, SIL activities, system demonstrations, and fielding readiness events.
• Assist with improving test coverage, regression testing, and automation where applicable.

Position Requirements

• Active DoD Secret clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain one.
• Technical degree required; engineering degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant testing, systems engineering, software quality assurance, aircraft-interface, or training-system experience.
• Familiarity with test plans, test methods, defect tracking, and technical troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Salary Range 70K-120K and will be commensurate with experience

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Level of Clearance Required Secret Eligible

Amount of Travel 25%

About the Organization

J.F. Taylor, Inc. was founded as an engineering firm in 1983 by John F. Taylor, a retired Naval Aviation Officer and engineer. With over 600 employees and $200 million in annual revenues, we have continually leveraged our engineering foundation in systems engineering, software development, and the design and production of high fidelity training devices. Our capabilities include the design, manufacture and fabrication of single prototypes and the high-volume production of aircraft and maritime kits and components.

Competitive salaries and benefits are critical to attracting and retaining excellent employees. We recognize that happy employees lead to continuity, experience, and quality work.

Our benefits package for all permanent, full-time employees includes:

• Four Weeks of Paid Leave
• Ten Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance, including Medical, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
• Company HSA/HRA Contributions
• Dental Insurance
• Term Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• IRS Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan
• Supplemental Health Coverage Plans
• Supplemental Disability and Life Insurance Plans
• Tuition Assistance
• Reduced Rates for Corporate Fitness Membership

Req Number ANA-26-00026

J.F. Taylor is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

This position is currently accepting applications.