Software Quality Assurance Engineer (BT-26189)

Bastion Technologies, Inc.; Florida; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401k retirement plan

Paid time off (vacation and sick days)

Flexible work schedules

Career development and training

Job summary

Bastion Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer to support aerospace projects from Cape Canaveral, FL, in a hybrid role. The candidate will design tests, build automation, and ensure acceptance criteria are met for complex software systems.

Responsibilities include test strategy, execution, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve quality and processes. A bachelor’s in a STEM field and 7+ years aerospace experience are required.

Qualifications

• Requires US Citizenship or Permanent Residency due to sensitivity of information.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field is required.
• Minimum 7 years of recent aerospace/space experience.
• Knowledge of Aerospace Software Quality Assurance policies, processes and procedures.
• Experience reviewing Software Quality Assurance documentation.
• Proven ability to work in cohesive teams and interact with all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Define test strategy, plans, and test cases aligned with requirements and standards.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, system, and performance testing; log defects and verify fixes.
• Develop and maintain automated test suites and CI/CD pipelines; evaluate and support test tools.
• Write acceptance criteria for user stories and ensure delivered software meets criteria.
• Produce thorough documentation of test cases, execution results, and defect investigations.
• Diagnose failures, reproduce in test environments, and collaborate with developers to resolve defects.
• Identify gaps in test coverage and processes and propose improvements; mentor junior QA staff.
• Collaborate with developers, hardware engineers, and mission planners in design reviews and sprint ceremonies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Test planning

Automation testing

Documentation

Collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Test automation frameworks

Job description

Software Quality Assurance Engineer will support various projects located in Cape Canaveral, FL as part of the Lockheed Martin MSP Subcontract.

The Software QA Engineer is involved in all phases of the software quality assurance engineering process, including but not limited to:

• Designing, executing, and documenting functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Building and maintaining automated testing tools and frameworks.
• Writing and validating user story acceptance criteria to ensure each feature meets its intended purpose.
• Documenting test findings clearly and concisely for stakeholders.
• Debugging and troubleshooting software issues across platforms.
• Applying continuous improvement methodology to refine test processes, tooling, and overall product quality.

In this collaborative role you will work with developers, systems engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high quality, reliable custom applications for internal and external partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Test Strategy & Planning - Define test automation frameworks, test plans, and test cases aligned with program requirements and industry standards.
• Test Execution & Reporting - Perform functional, integration, regression, system, and performance testing; log defects, track root cause analysis, and verify fixes; generate clear test reports and metrics.
• Automation & Tooling - Develop and maintain automated test suites and CI/CD pipelines; evaluate, configure, and support test tools.
• User Story Acceptance - Write precise acceptance criteria for user stories; validate that delivered software meets those criteria before sign off.
• Documentation - Produce thorough, traceable documentation of test cases, execution results, and defect investigations.
• Debug & Troubleshoot - Diagnose software failures, reproduce issues in test environments, and collaborate with developers to resolve defects.
• Continuous Improvement - Identify gaps in test coverage or process inefficiencies and propose enhancements; mentor junior QA staff and assist with onboarding.
• Collaboration & Communication - Partner with developers, hardware engineers, and mission planners; participate in design reviews, sprint ceremonies, and risk assessments; provide early stage QA input.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in a STEM related field.
• Requires a minimum of 7 years' recent work experience in aerospace/space.
• Possess knowledge in Aerospace Software Quality Assurance policies, processes, and procedures.
• Experience reviewing Software Quality Assurance documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to be a member of strong, cohesive teams and to interact well with employees at all levels of an organization.

DESIRED:

• General knowledge of systems thinking and the interdependencies of elements within a system as well as Process Variation, Deming's approach to Systems, and an understanding of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.) are plus.
• Demonstrated capability in writing clear and detailed inspection reports, discrepancy documentation, and nonconformance records.
• Participation in process-improvement activities.

WORK LOCATION:

• This is a hybrid position that offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.