Software Test Engineer

Chantilly, VA

About the position

APEX TK is seeking a highly experienced Software Test Engineer to join their team supporting a critical government client. This role will focus on ensuring the quality and reliability of complex space and ground systems. The customer is developing a next generation of space and ground systems architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for major systems, preferably space and ground systems.
• Support planning and execution of requirements verification testing.
• Design and implement automated test scripts.
• Perform various types of testing, including functional, performance, and security testing.
• Utilize Azure DevOps for test management and reporting.
• Identify and report software testing discrepancies, assess their impacts, and make recommendations on potential workarounds and fixes to ensure requirement verification.
• Collaborate with developers to resolve issues.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the testing process.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software testing, with a focus on major systems, preferably space and ground systems.
• Experience using industry standard testing principles for software testing and analysis.
• Proficiency with Azure DevOps or similar test management tools.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience testing cloud-based applications.
• Experience with Selenium or similar automated test scripting tools.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.