Software Test Engineer (QA Analyst)

avav; Maryland; On-site; USD 83,500 - 208,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with company matching

9/80 work schedule and paid holiday

Job summary

avav in Maryland seeks a detail-oriented Software Tester/QA Analyst to develop and execute test plans, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams to ensure software quality. You will drive continuous improvement in testing and contribute to delivering high-quality solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of testing experience, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of related experience in software testing.
• Familiarity with software testing methodologies and defect tracking systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Analyze software requirements and technical specs to develop test plans and test cases.
• Execute manual and automated tests to verify functionality, performance, and security.
• Identify, document, and track defects using tracking tools.
• Collaborate with engineers to reproduce issues, discuss solutions, and verify fixes.
• Perform regression, system, integration, and acceptance testing on new and existing code.
• Assist in maintaining/reducing test automation frameworks (if applicable).
• Generate detailed test results, status reports, and quality metrics for stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvements and promote a culture of quality.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field

5+ years of related experience

Familiarity with software testing methodologies

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to work in a team

Attention to detail

Tools

Defect tracking tools

Job description

Worker Type: Regular

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Software Tester / QA Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products by developing and executing test plans, identifying defects, and collaborating closely with development teams. You will help drive continuous improvement in our development processes and contribute to the delivery of high-quality solutions.

Position Responsibilities

• Analyze software requirements and technical specifications to develop comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Execute manual and automated tests to verify functionality, performance, and security.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using tracking tools.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers to reproduce issues, discuss solutions, and verify fixes.
• Perform regression, system, integration, and acceptance testing on new and existing code.
• Assist in maintaining and improving test automation frameworks (if applicable).
• Generate and communicate detailed test results, status reports, and quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and help foster a culture of quality within the engineering team.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Familiarity with software testing methodologies and defect tracking systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team.
• An active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Salary Range

$83,500 - $208,750

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants will be asked to provide documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and EAR. Some positions may also require current U.S. citizenship.

We are a proud EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.