Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester

Nightwing; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing in the United States is seeking a detail-driven Manual Test Engineer who will design and maintain test plans, test cases and scripts in collaboration with the Test Lead and developers to ensure reliable software. This role demands attention to detail, ownership, and teamwork in a fast-paced agile environment.

You will perform hands-on manual and exploratory testing across releases, document defects with root-cause analysis, contribute to regression testing to prevent reoccurring

Qualifications

• Experience planning and executing test cases from product specs.
• Ability to write clear test reports documenting results.
• Comfortable in agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on product requirements and specs.
• Analyze product features, design test parameters, create quality checks, and write test reports.
• Perform hands-on manual and exploratory testing for all releases.
• Identify, document, and drive resolution of defects with root-cause analysis.
• Participate in regression testing to confirm fixes and prevent reintroducing issues.

Skills

Manual testing

Test design and execution

Exploratory testing

Defect tracking and root-cause

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is seeking a detail-driven Manual Test Engineer who is passionate about delivering high-quality software. In this role, you will work closely with the Test Lead, Software Developers, and other Quality Assurance professionals to ensure our applications are reliable, intuitive, and ready for real-world use. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with a keen sense of ownership, comfortable working in a fast-paced agile environment, and has a collaborative mindset with a passion for quality and continuous improvement.

What You Will Get to Do:

Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on product requirements and technical specifications.

Analyze product features, design test parameters, create customized quality checks, and write test reports documenting actual test results.

Perform hands‑on manual and exploratory testing for all software releases.

Identify, document, and drive resolution of defects and perform root‑cause analysis for recurring issues.

Participate in regression testing to confirm fixes and prevent reintroducing issues.

TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

• Nightwingoffers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.