Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer

Cornerstone Defense LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense LLC, located in Chantilly, Virginia, is seeking a Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer. The ideal candidate must hold an active Secret security clearance and possess a Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience.

This position involves extensive software and hardware testing, translating requirements into functional test plans, and collaborating with teams to prioritize defects. A strong analytical mindset and effective communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Secret security clearance.
• Proficiency in validating functionality between systems.
• Experience with translating requirements into test plans.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize multiple project tasks.
• Document defects and collaborate for resolution.
• Facilitate product demonstrations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Experience with software testing

Experience with hardware testing

Experience with Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Python

JavaScript

Jira

Microsoft Azure DevOps

SmartBear TestComplete

UNIX command line

Job description

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer:

• Candidate must currently have an active Secret security clearance or higher to be considered.
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience, a PhD with 1 year of relevant experience, or 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with diverse software and/or hardware testing methods throughout the development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and self-manage multiple project tasks.
• Proficiency with computer hardware and software systems, and the ability to validate proper implementation and functionality between various systems and interfaces.
• Experience translating requirements and user stories into functional test plans.
• Ability to use strong analytical skills to identify, characterize and isolate issues, and troubleshoot to present options for correcting those issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to write well-articulated test plans and facilitate product demonstrations.
• Ability to articulate and document defects in a timely manner, and collaborate with the development team and management to prioritize bugs until resolution.

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Cyber Software Test Engineer:

• Clearance: Candidate must currently have an active Secret security clearance or higher to be considered.
• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, a PhD with 4 years of relevant experience, or 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with diverse software and/or hardware testing methods throughout the development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and self-manage multiple project tasks.
• Proficiency with computer hardware and software systems, and the ability to validate proper implementation and functionality between various systems and interfaces.
• Experience translating requirements and user stories into functional test plans.
• Ability to use strong analytical skills to identify, characterize and isolate issues, and troubleshoot to present options for correcting those issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to write well-articulated test plans and facilitate product demonstrations.
• Ability to articulate and document defects in a timely manner and collaborate with the development team and management to prioritize bugs until resolution.

Preferred Qualifications for both levels:

• An active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph.
• Proficiency with writing custom automation scripts using a programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, etc.).
• Experience with testing mobile applications on Android devices.
• Experience with agile management software (e.g., Microsoft Azure DevOps, Jira, etc.).
• Experience with test automation to include design, development, and debugging of tests.
• Experience with test automation tools (e.g., SmartBear TestComplete) and frameworks.
• Experience with installing virtual machines.
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with computer security measures.
• Proficiency with UNIX command lines.
• Self-starter with the ability to pick up and learn new products with little supervision as well as provide leadership on assigned projects.
• Ability to provide testing best practices to other team members.
• Experience with providing test estimation to management and project teams.