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.

Benefits

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 recruiting@tridsys.com.

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)

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