Senior Software QA Engineer

Position Title: Senior Software QA Engineer
Requisition ID: 1751
Position Location: Fairfax, VA
Position Reports To: Engineering Technical Lead
Supervises Others: No

Trident has built a reputation as a trusted provider of aerospace and defense electronics & processing systems including digital RF & Optical command and control solutions and atmospheric & airborne sensors. Our three operating units: Space Electronic Systems (SES), Integrated C4ISR Systems (ICS) and Optical Precision Systems (OPS), develop within the agile framework which enables us to produce proven, purpose-built systems that solve our customers' mission critical challenges across space, air, land, and sea.

Trident's Integrated C4ISR Systems (ICS) specializes in products and services which improve the safety and survivability of our armed forces. We develop solutions for a wide range of demanding missions and environments, including tactical communications systems for multi-national interoperability, autonomous predictive maintenance and logistics solutions, and scalable, responsive, all-domain surveillance systems. Trident's integrated systems support the protection of the National Capital Region and various military installations both domestic and abroad. We can deliver innovative, high-performance solutions that meet our customers' evolving requirements by integrating our specialized knowledge in electronic systems with appropriately scaled development methodologies.

Position Summary

The Senior Software QA Engineer will be part of a team responsible for supporting an aerial surveillance system for a Department of Defense customer. The candidate will support software for an integrated application that includes external system sensors, captured video, and static imagery. The candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing comprehensive software and system tests to ensure the highest levels of reliability and performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position will work closely with the QA team, software developers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver a high-quality product.

• Work to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or software modifications
• Identify functional problems and suggest effective resolutions
• Define internal quality control standards and support reliability program maintenance
• Document and analyze test cases and provide regular progress reports
• Create detailed test plans, test cases, and test specifications
• Ensure test environment is properly configured, coordinating with developers as needed
• Execute system-level tests and validate results
• Facilitate clear communication across the development team
• Ensure required test data is available and properly maintained
• Manage test execution of test plans, performed by other resources
• Ensure final builds are properly stored and version-controlled in Git
• File, track, and verify bug reports through resolution
• Communicate risks and quality concerns to program managers in a timely manner
• Perform system analysis to support troubleshooting and validation activities
• Take initiative to improve QA tools, processes, and methodologies
• Contribute to improving product documentation and overall product quality
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and workflows
• Ensure testing procedures comply with applicable industry or customer standards
• Coordinate with vendors or suppliers when testing components or integrated parts

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in in Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in Software QA
• Ability to write and execute SQL queries and automated test scripts
• Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Hands-on experience with software test tools and bug-tracking systems
• Working knowledge of Jira and Confluence
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers and collaborate across teams
• Expertise in functional, regression, integration, system, performance, and user acceptance testing
• Ability to identify gaps in requirements and recommend improvements
• Skilled in root-cause analysis and driving quality improvements across teams
• Excellent written communications skills for producing detailed technical documentation, including test plans, test cases, test strategies, and test reports
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Active US DoD Secret level security clearance
• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (Python, Java, JavaScript, or Ruby)
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic, ambiguous environments
• Strong ownership mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes and driving continuous improvement

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $100,000 - $185,000
Please Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, business considerations, and geographic location where applicable.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Health benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life with AD&D
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
  • Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including automatic company contribution)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental, pregnancy, and military)
• Potential annual bonus

Trident Systems is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io .

Pay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)