Software Automation Test Engineer - Chantilly, VA

Software Automation Test Engineer - Fairfax, VA

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This role involves analyzing and testing software applications for a variety of systems.

This range is provided by ICR, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$112,000.00/yr - $155,656.00/yr

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Analysis and testing of software applications for a variety of systems.
• Develop Software Tools that aid in hardware development and hardware validation.
• Deriving, validating, and verifying customer and operationally driven system requirements.
• Develop automated and human assisted unit and system level tests to exercise critical aspects of the system.
• Document and communicate highly technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical audiences in a clear and effective manner.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with software development lifecycle and use of associated tools (e.g., git and Jira).
• Experience with the full software testing lifecycle, including test planning, execution, debugging, and documentation.
• Proficient in Python and other scripting languages.
• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good organization, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of self-initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in small team settings to solve complex problems.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with continuous integration environments (e.g., Gitlab CI).
• Experience with automated test and deployment frameworks (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible).
• Experience with applying security concepts (authentication, authorization, encryption, integrity, and non-repudiation).

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes company equity, retirement plan, company‑paid health care benefits, flexible paid time off policy, and opportunity for a raise and bonus during the year.

Equal Opportunity Employment

ICR is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Seniority Level

• Seniority level : Entry level

Employment Type

• Employment type : Full‑time

Job Function

• Job function : Quality Assurance
• Industry : Defense and Space Manufacturing