Software Quality and Test Engineer (Mid Level)

Position Summary

P17 Solutions is a distinguished Small Business Administration company, specializing in delivering professional services to a diverse range of clients, including Federal, State, and Local Government agencies, industry partners, and organizations across both public and private sectors. With an unwavering commitment to excellence and a proven track record of success, we have established ourselves as a trusted and reliable provider of cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.

P17 Solutions is expanding quality engineering capacity on FAA programs that involve software verification, test execution, audit readiness, and documentation traceability-with a near‑term emphasis on Remote/Digital Tower activities and Software SOI‑2/3 support consistent with DO‑278A practices. You will contribute to test planning, scripted and exploratory testing, defect analysis, and evidence curation that directly supports audits and approvals.

Key Responsibilities

• Author, review, and execute test plans, procedures, and cases for FAA systems (lab and operational test beds); capture results, logs, and artifacts with meticulous traceability.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and API testing; contribute to unit/integration test scaffolding and CI validation where appropriate.
• Prepare verification artifacts and traceability to support SOI‑2/3 assessments; organize audit notes, action items, and follow‑ups aligned to DO‑278A expectations for ground‑based systems.
• Help maintain SDA (Software/Systems Development Assurance) documentation sets; participate in vendor/FAA coordination meetings.
• Log, triage, and track defects in tools such as Jira/Confluence; collaborate with developers during code reviews and fix verification; support version control workflows.
• Assist with software engineering/install and integration tasks in lab environments (setup, configuration, troubleshooting)-mirroring the practical orientation.
• Tools:
• Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams for collaboration/traceability
• Git/GitHub or Azure DevOps for version control/CI participation
• Scripting in Python/Java/JavaScript; SQL for data checks; REST API tools
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors in computer science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5-10 years experience
• Solid grounding in software testing fundamentals (test design techniques, defect lifecycle, metrics) and the SDLC/Agile mindset.
• Familiarity with at least one programming/scripting language (Python, Java, or JavaScript) and SQL for data validation.
• Exposure to unit/integration testing, CI concepts, and version control (Git).
• Clear, concise technical writing skills for audit evidence, test reports, and SOPs.
• U.S. work authorization and the ability to obtain Public Trust.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on with Jira/Confluence, REST API testing (e.g., Postman), and at least one test automation framework (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Robot Framework).
• Software Oversight and Inspection (SOI) process consistent with DO-278A practices.
• Comfort working in lab/field test environments, including software install/config and system integration-aligned with the software engineering/install.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps/CI pipelines and cloud‑aware workflows; experience with code reviews.
• Accessibility testing exposure (Section 508), ISO‑aligned quality practices, and basic security hygiene per NIST‑informed procedures.
  
  

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Citizenship/Permanent Residency Requirement All candidates must have the following to pass the Federal Background Investigation and obtain the FAA Public Trust security clearance.

• Be a US Citizen, have a US Green Card, or a Non-immigrant Work Authorization (VISA).
• Has resided in the US for three (3) consecutive years.
• The company is unable to sponsor candidates at this time.
  
  

Relocation Requirement

Relocation expenses are not offered. Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to onsite location.

Work Environment

• Full-time position with a standard flexible work schedule and occasional non-standard work hours. Cubicle setting.
• Travel - 10%
  
  

Base Pay: The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

Benefits: At P17 Solutions, we are dedicated to investing in the success and well-being of our employees. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally. Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, educational assistance, generous leave policies, 11 paid holidays, and any additional paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

P17 Solutions LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law. P17 Solutions is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans. We invite applications from all interested parties.

Pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, FAA Order 1600.1F and FAA Order 1600.78 employees are required to submit fingerprints and pass a 7-year background investigation. Employees may also be required to pass a drug test.