Software QA Engineer for DoD Systems (On-Site, Clearance)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life insurance

Disability (short/long term)

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Trident Systems Inc. is seeking a Software QA Engineer to support an aerial surveillance system for a Department of Defense customer in Fairfax, VA. The role includes hands-on software and system testing alongside experienced QA engineers and developers.

You will execute test procedures, help maintain test plans, and work within an agile team to ensure test coverage and defect tracking. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

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 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 and provide status to QA and development teams.
• Identify and track software defects through resolution.
• Reproduce reported issues and assist with troubleshooting.
• Verify software corrections and perform regression testing.
• Set up and maintain software test environments.
• Review requirements to ensure proper coverage and test data.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Good written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn new tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bug Tracking Software

Job description

Trident Systems Inc. is seeking a Software QA Engineer to support an aerial surveillance system for a Department of Defense customer in Fairfax, VA. The role includes hands-on software and system testing alongside experienced QA engineers and developers.

You will execute test procedures, help maintain test plans, and work within an agile team to ensure test coverage and defect tracking. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.