Job Description
We are seeking creative software test engineers to join one of our cornerstone business solutions teams supporting a classified customer. On this program, we are undertaking an aggressive talent and DevOps transformation that builds on the success of our web based services. Our world-class teams embrace Agile values and use Agile driven software development cycle with continuous integration to develop software applications. We are looking for software test engineers with a genuine passion to assist us in solving the final piece of the puzzle to our continuous integration, deployment, and testing pipeline.
There are 2 positions open. One more junior level and one more Senior. We will also consider someone with a Manual testing background who wants to get into Automation!!You will be a part of the test automation effort, defining automation strategy and architecture that employs integration and UI functional and load testing.

• Work within Agile teams to provide early exploratory testing during the development phase.
• Add tasks and acceptance tests to user stories to ensure that the definition of done includes a zero defect strategy.
• Assist developers with unit test automation to enable Test Driven Development whenever feasible.
• Design, code and deploy automated test scripts.
• Run automated tests and/or load test profiles and analyzing the results.
• Solve complex and challenging business problems with innovative technologies.
• Constantly challenge beliefs, assumptions, process and products with a prescient eye to the industry.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Demonstrated hands-on experience and success leading test automation initiatives
• Penchant for finding ways to get things done
• Thrive in an independent, dynamic “start-up” like environment
• Passionate about agile testing and continuous improvement in the context of application lifecycle management
• Well organized with excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Hands-on experience with record and playback tools such as: Selenium IDE, Katalon Studio
• Hands-on experience with headless automated integration API or UI testing tools such as Katalon Studio, SoapUI, Selenium Webdriver, Cypress.io, TestCafe, Jest
• Experience working with scripting languages such as: Bash, JavaScript, Perl, PowerShell, Python, Ruby on Rails, Tcl
• Experience with load and performance testing tools such as: JMeter, LoadRunner, Tricentis, Flood

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.