Software Test Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Software Test Engineer Job Description

The Software Test Engineer will be responsible for designing tests, including developing operational scenarios based on technical requirements and design packages. The role involves creating well-written software integration and acceptance test plans and procedures, ensuring clear objectives and traceability to requirements. The engineer will integrate software components and maintain the test environment laboratory, utilizing test simulation and analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal integration and system-level testing, including Factory Acceptance Testing, to meet contractual obligations.
• Verify functional and performance requirements in a production-like test environment using various simulation test tools.
• Validate installation procedures and user documentation to ensure seamless integration into a high-availability system environment.
• Identify and report bugs and issues during integration and test activities.
• Prepare comprehensive test reports for stakeholder review and participate in project closure activities.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in test design and test case design.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, Linux, and documentation.
• STEM degree with 4+ years of relevant experience in software testing, system testing, or related fields.
• Experience in software and system testing on code, performance, and system-level.
• Ability to read system requirements, develop test plans, execute tests, and document results.
• Familiarity with JMS, IBM MQ, RabbitMQ, or other messaging software.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, or Ansible for automating testing procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with GUIs.
• Knowledge of containerized application deployments.
• Experience with DevSecOps and leveraging existing unit tests to build software test documents.
• Technical domain knowledge in the aviation community.
• Analytical mindset with experience in technical writing and collaboration across engineering teams and external customers.

Work Environment

The position requires working four days a week onsite in a partially lab environment. The role involves engaging with an international organization, working in a high-availability, real-time system environment, and handling multiple diverse projects simultaneously.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Annapolis, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $130000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Annapolis,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.