Software QA Engineer

Trident Systems; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

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

You will collaborate with QA engineers, software developers, and systems engineering to execute test plans, document defects, and verify fixes. A strong foundation in QA practices and on-site work are required.

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.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Ability and willingness to learn new software applications, testing tools, and technical systems.

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.

Skills

Software QA

SDLC understanding

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bug-tracking tools

Job description

Position Title: Software QA Engineer
Requisition ID: 1888
Position Location: Fairfax, VA
Position Reports To: Software Infrastructure Manager
Supervises Others: No

Trident has built a reputation as a trusted provider of aerospace and defense electronics & processing systems including digital RF & Optical command and control solutions and atmospheric & airborne sensors. Our three operating units: Space Electronic Systems (SES), Integrated C4ISR Systems (ICS) and Optical Precision Systems (OPS), develop within the agile framework which enables us to produce proven, purpose-built systems that solve our customers' mission critical challenges across space, air, land, and sea.

Trident's Integrated C4ISR Systems (ICS) specializes in products and services that improve the safety and survivability of our armed forces. We develop solutions for a wide range of demanding missions and environments, including tactical communications systems for multi-national interoperability, autonomous predictive maintenance and logistics solutions, and scalable, responsive, all-domain surveillance systems. Trident's integrated systems support the protection of the National Capital Region and various military installations both domestic and abroad. We can deliver innovative, high-performance solutions that meet our customers' evolving requirements by integrating our specialized knowledge in electronic systems with appropriately scaled development methodologies.

Position Summary

The Software QA Engineer will be part of a team that supports an aerial surveillance system for a Department of Defense customer. The candidate will support software for an integrated application that includes external system sensors, captured video, and static imagery. The candidate will perform hands‑on software and system testing while working closely with experienced QA engineers and software developers.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position will report to the Software Infrastructure Manager and will coordinate closely with the QA, Software Development, and Systems Engineering teams.

• 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

Required Qualifications

• A 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
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Ability and willingness to learn new software applications, testing tools, and technical systems
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Active US DoD Secret level security clearance is preferred
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence or similar collaboration tools is nice to have
• Basic understanding of software configuration management and version‑control concepts is preferred

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $74,000 - $87,000

Please Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, business considerations, and geographic location where applicable.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Health benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life with AD&D
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
  • Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including automatic company contribution)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental, pregnancy, and military)
• Potential annual bonus

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Trident Systems is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Pay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)