Job Title: Senior Functional Quality Assurance Engineer (Portfolio Project Management - Aerospace & Defense)

Location: United States (Remote or On-site)

Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Functional Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer with over 7 years of experience in portfolio project management within the aerospace and defense industry. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in software testing methodologies and tools, coupled with a proven track record of ensuring the quality and functionality of software solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of functional testing strategies for portfolio project management software in the aerospace and defense sector.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to understand requirements, define test objectives, and develop comprehensive test plans.
• Design and create detailed test cases and test scenarios to validate software functionality, usability, and performance.
• Conduct manual and automated testing of software applications, including regression testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Utilize industry-standard QA tools and frameworks to manage test cases, track defects, and report testing progress.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, project managers, and quality assurance analysts to identify and resolve software defects.
• Provide timely and accurate reports on testing results, including defect metrics, test coverage, and risk assessments.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and provide guidance on testing best practices, methodologies, and tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 7 years of experience in functional quality assurance testing, with a focus on portfolio project management software in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Understanding in test automation tools such as Selenium, JUnit, or TestNG, Playwright
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including black-box testing, white-box testing, and exploratory testing.
• Familiarity with project management principles and methodologies, preferably in the aerospace and defense sector.
• Knowledge of aerospace and defense industry standards and regulations.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• FedRamp experiences beneficial.