Lead Test Engineer

ManTech; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated Lead Test Engineer to support a Marine Corps contract in Stafford, VA. The role involves researching and applying automated test techniques to enhance software development and testing for the Marine Corps.

The candidate will coordinate test strategies, evaluate tools, and drive automation roadmaps within Agile and CI/CD contexts, with a current DoD Secret clearance preferred. Collaborations span across multiple DoD domains and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years of related experience in software test engineering (2 additional years may substitute for degree).
• Knowledge of software testing principles, methodologies, and techniques including black box, white box, and gray box testing.
• At least 2 years of experience with Automation Testing Frameworks such as Robot Framework, Appium, TestComplete, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript, and their use in automation testing; ability to write automation scripts.
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, and their impact on software testing.
• Knowledge of the Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) from requirements through deployment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate Automated Software Test-related discussions and strategy.
• Evaluate existing test tools for U.S. Marine Corps environment.
• Develop automation requirements and an implementation roadmap for the client.
• Conduct proof-of-concept demonstrations on designated programs of record.
• Integrate automated test protocols into existing Agile and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Automation testing

Black/White/Gray box testing

Automation scripting

Agile methodologies

Software test engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software/related field

Tools

Robot Framework

Appium

TestComplete

Java

Python

C#

JavaScript

CI/CD

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Lead Test Engineer to support our contract under Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) out of Stafford, VA . The Software Test Engineer will be performing research and analysis on new and existing technologies and tools to provide more efficient software development and test techniques and processes for our Marine Corps client.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and facilitate Automated Software Test-related technical and strategy discussions.

• Evaluate existing software test tools for implementation in the USMC environment.

• Develop automation requirements and an implementation roadmap for the client.

• Conduct proof of concept/prototype demonstrations on designated programs of record.

• Integrate automated test protocols into existing agile and CI/CD pipelines.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years of related experience in software test engineering. Additional 2 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

• Knowledge of software testing principles, methodologies, and techniques, including black box, white box, and gray box testing.

• At least 2 years of experience with Automation Testing Frameworks such as Robot Framework, Appium, TestComplete, or similar tools.

• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript, and their application in automation testing. Ability to write automation scripts using programming languages and automation testing frameworks.

• Understanding of Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, and their impact on software testing.

• Knowledge of the Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of DoD Acquisition/T&E policies and regulations.

• Understanding of DoN/USMC Logistics lifecycle management processes, policies, and organization.

• Certifications: Possession of relevant certifications, such as ISTQB, CSTE, or similar certifications.

• Understanding of USMC Logistics management Defense Business Systems (e.g., GCSS-MC) and cloud environments (e.g., MCBOSS)

• Experience with cloud-based technologies, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Understanding of AI/ML use in testing.

Security Clearance Required:

• Must have a current/active DoD Secret Clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.