QA Engineer — Aerospace/Defense, On-Site

Trident Systems Inc

Fairfax (VA)

On-site

USD 74,000 - 87,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Trident Systems is seeking a Software QA Engineer in Fairfax, VA to join a team supporting a Department of Defense customer. The role involves hands-on software and system testing of an integrated aerial surveillance application with external sensors, video, and imagery.

The ideal candidate has 0–2 years in QA/testing, familiarity with test tools and bug tracking, and the ability to work on-site full-time with DoD requirements. This full-time position offers benefits and a clear career path.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience.
0-2 years of experience in software quality assurance, software testing, systems testing, software development, or a related technical field.
Familiarity with Software Test Tools and Bug Tracking Software.
Basic understanding of software testing concepts and the software development life cycle (SDLC).
Familiarity with software test methods such as functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
Ability to follow test procedures and accurately document test results.
Ability to identify, document, and clearly communicate software defects.
Familiarity with issue-tracking or bug-tracking tools.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Must be able to work physically on‑site full‑time, Monday‑Friday.

Responsibilities

Execute documented software and system test procedures
Assist with the development and maintenance of test plans, test cases, test procedures, and test specifications
Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing
Document test results accurately and provide status and progress information to the QA and development teams
Identify, document, and track software defects through resolution
Reproduce reported software issues and assist developers and senior QA personnel with troubleshooting
Verify software corrections and perform regression testing following software changes
Assist with setting up and maintaining software test environments
Ensure required test data is available prior to test execution
Review software requirements and verify that test cases provide appropriate requirement coverage
Identify unclear or incomplete requirements and communicate questions or concerns to senior team members
Use Jira or similar tools to create, update, and monitor defects and testing activities
Use Confluence or similar tools to maintain test documentation and supporting information
Support software build and release testing activities
Assist with configuration and version verification of software under test
Participate in Agile/Scrum activities, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
Work collaboratively with software developers, systems engineers, and other QA team members to resolve software and system issues
Assist with improving QA processes, procedures, tools, and documentation
Support the development and maintenance of product and test documentation
Follow established QA processes, configuration management practices, and applicable program or industry standards
Communicate potential product quality concerns to senior QA personnel, technical leads, or program leadership in a timely manner
Perform other software QA and system testing activities as assigned