What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Test Engineer position at Mission Essential?
Job Position: Software Test Engineer
Location: Fairfax, VA (onsite)
Clerance: Secret
Job Description
:The Mission Essential Group, LLC (MEG), is a premier service provider of information management solutions for complex, mission-critical needs. MEG has earned a reputation as an innovator and pioneer. Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, MEG employs professionals in offices located throughout the United States and around the world. MEG offers a competitive benefits package including a competitive salary; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; paid time off; and retirement benefits
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MEG is a leading provider of Information Management system engineering, software development, information assurance, system sustainment and is the primary provider of technical support for the Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) Enterprise. IBS is the worldwide Department of Defense (DoD) joint program for transporting intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance (ISR) and targeting data to all levels of tactical and strategic operational user
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IBS provides global, 24/7, dissemination of time sensitive Indications & Warning and Force Protection data to Joint Warfighters and Collaborating Nation partners conducting military operations around the world. MEG serves a vital role in supporting the IBS Enterprise, providing continuity in skills crucial to support military operations. MEG integrates the talents and skills of team members to form an IBS Enterprise Support Services Team to provide world-class IBS customer suppo
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Mission Essential is seeking a qualified Software Test Engineer to support the Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) Enterprise. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited
- to:Develop and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate functional and non-functional requireme
- nts.Perform manual and automated testing of web-based and desktop applications in both development and operational environme
- nts.Collaborate closely with developers, system engineers, and other stakeholders to identify test requirements and uncover root causes of defe
- cts.Execute regression, integration, system, and performance testing across multiple platforms and configurati
- ons.Analyze test results, document findings, and track defects using tools like Jira, or simi
- lar.Support continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines by integrating automated testing proces
- ses.Ensure that all software releases meet the highest standards of quality and comply with DoD security and performance standa
rds.
Minimum Qualifica
- tions4 years of experience in software testing or quality assur
- ance.Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and software (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, TestComple
- te,).Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environm
- ents.Proficiency in test case management and defect tracking t
- ools.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication sk
- ills.Active Secret security clear
ance.
Desired Exper
- ience:Experience testing software in DoD or government environ
- ments.Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or JavaScript for test autom
- ation.Hands-on experience with test automation software and frameworks (e.g., TestComplete, Selenium, Cypress, Robot Frame
- work).Understanding of network protocols and system-level troublesho
- oting.Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD toolchains (e.g., Jenkins, GitLa
- b CI).Top Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) security cle