QA Test Engineer - Topsecret

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.Job Description:Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Quality Assurance Test Engineer to join our team! You will lead the effort to fully test and verify hybrid solutions for our growing cyber solutions line of business. You will define the verification and validation approach, develop test plans and procedures, and guide the execution and evaluation process to create complete solutions for our customers.This is a hands-on role on a mission-critical program. Your work directly contributes to matters of national security. You will help the team evolve a TRL-5 prototype system into a TRL-8 product in support of a classified customer pilot deployment.What You'll Be DoingDefine test strategies, test plans, and test procedures for system capabilities in line with customer and program prioritiesReview requirements, specifications, and design documents to ensure testability and coverage in support of the concept of operationsDevelop test scenarios and traceability to functional and technical requirementsDetermine appropriate testing methods, including manual, automated, integration, regression, and performance testing where applicableIdentify required test environments, data, tools, and dependencies for a scalable, reliable, and repeatable frameworkEstablish and enforce appropriate design-for-testability policies and practices into the development processCoordinate test personnel and schedules to ensure test procedures are understood, executed, and captured as QA artifactsSupport defect triage, root cause discussions, planning for fixes, and continuous process improvementContribute to release readiness assessments and quality reviewsWhat Required Skills You'll BringBachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and relevant experience in software testing, systems testing, or quality engineering; equivalent experience may be considered in place of a degree.8+ years’ experience writing test strategies, plans, procedures, scenarios, and reports, with a focus on networking protocols, services, and encapsulation techniquesUnderstanding of software testing types and methodologies, including functional, regression, integration, and system testingAbility to interpret technical requirements and translate them into structured testing approachesExperience collaborating with engineers, developers, and technical stakeholdersStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSelf-starter, ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentAn Active Topsecret Clearance is required for this positionWhat Desired Skills You'll BringExperience with Agile software development environmentsExperience with test management, defect tracking, and requirements traceability toolsFamiliarity with automation frameworks and API testing tools, to include hybrid on-premises and cloud environmentsExperience with scripting languages such as Python or BashExperience with CI/CD or build pipeline tools and integrated testing toolsFamiliarity with microservices, cloud environments, or service-based architecturesSecurity Clearance Requirement:An active Top Secret security clearance is required for this position.​This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to .SummaryLocation: US - VA, CentrevilleType: Full time