QA Engineer for Navy Systems – Jira, Automation & Testing

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat’s Newport Engineering Office is seeking a Software Tester to join the Quality Assurance team. You will execute manual and automated tests, document results, and coordinate test activities within Jira sprint cycles to deliver high-quality software for Navy projects.

The role emphasizes structured testing, thorough defect reporting, and collaboration with cross-functional engineers in a small office environment that values growth and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/CE by May 2027
• 0-5 years post-graduate engineering experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance
• Experience mentoring QA team members
• Experience with automated testing tools such as GTest (C++) and JUnit
• Experience setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting test environments
• Familiarity with Agile development practices, Jira-based sprint workflows
• Experience with software testing methodologies, QA processes, and defect management
• Experience with both manual and automated software testing techniques
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines

Skills

Jira familiarity

Communication

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Test planning

Defect reporting

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

GTest (C++)

JUnit

Job description

General Dynamics Electric Boat’s Newport Engineering Office is seeking a Software Tester to join the Quality Assurance team. You will execute manual and automated tests, document results, and coordinate test activities within Jira sprint cycles to deliver high-quality software for Navy projects.

The role emphasizes structured testing, thorough defect reporting, and collaboration with cross-functional engineers in a small office environment that values growth and advancement opportunities.