Senior Test Engineer

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Job Description

Parsons is seeking an Senior Test Engineer to support our cutting-edge Drone Armor counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. The Senior Test Engineer will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of test events, develop test plans and procedures, configure complex test environments, and manage defect tracking for mission-critical IT hardware, software, systems, and networks.

What You'll Be Doing

Test Planning, Design & Coordination

• Work with developers, end users, and program stakeholders to create detailed test plans and test scripts
• Coordinate with test sites and other team participants to plan and schedule test events for Drone Armor capabilities
• Ensure test objectives, entry/exit criteria, and resource needs are clearly defined and understood
• Write or assist in the development and refinement of test plans, test procedures, and associated documentation
  
  
  

Test Environment Configuration & Execution

• Configure necessary hardware, operating systems, software, systems, and networks as needed to complete assigned testing
• Ensure specialized and operationally representative environments are properly set up and validated prior to test execution
• Execute tests in accordance with approved test plans and procedures, ensuring traceability to requirements
  
  
  

Defect Management, Reporting & Analysis

• Create clear and comprehensive test reports that document procedures, results, anomalies, and recommendations
• Track problems and report on errors identified during test execution, ensuring timely communication and resolution
• Manage the defect database under the guidance of senior QA engineers, including logging, updating, and prioritizing issues
• Analyze defect trends and provide input to improve product quality and test effectiveness
  
  
  

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Apply comprehensive technical expertise across IT products, operating systems, software, hardware, systems, networks, and specialized environments
• Collaborate closely with developers, systems engineers, field personnel, and QA teams to reproduce, diagnose, and resolve issues
• Contribute to technical briefings and reviews to communicate test status, risks, and recommendations to program leadership and customers
  
  
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with 6 years of experience OR
• 8 years of relevant test engineering experience may be substituted for education
  
  
  

Experience

• Experience working with developers, end users, and organizations to create test plans and test scripts
• Experience coordinating with test sites and team participants to plan and execute test events
• Experience creating test reports and documenting test results, issues, and recommendations
• Experience configuring necessary hardware and operating environments to support assigned testing
• Experience writing or assisting in the development of test plans and test procedures
• Experience managing or maintaining a defect database and tracking issues through resolution
  
  
  

Technical Competencies

• Comprehensive technical expertise on IT products, operating systems, software, hardware, systems, networks, and specialized environments
• Strong understanding of test engineering principles, methodologies, and best practices
• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools
• Ability to troubleshoot complex system issues across multiple layers (hardware, OS, network, application)
  
  
  

Security & Citizenship

• Must be a US Citizen
• SECRET security clearance
  
  
  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

Advanced Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related discipline
• Certifications in software testing, QA, or related areas (e.g., ISTQB, ISEB)
  
  
  

Specialized Experience

• Experience supporting DoD, defense, C-UAS, or other mission-critical test campaigns
• Experience with both developmental and operational testing in lab and field environments
  
  
  

Additional Technical Skills

• Experience with automated test tools and frameworks
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integration of testing into DevSecOps workflows
  
  
  

Security Clearance Requirement

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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