What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Test Engineer-Clearance Required position at Zachary Piper Solutions?
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Top Secret cleared Software Test Engineer focused on Agile software development methods to provide technical support to a program within USSF, Command and Control Systems. This is an onsite role in El Segundo, CA.
Responsibilities for Software Test Engineer:
Responsibilities for Software Test Engineer:
- Document program software test strategy and plans, software test scenarios and software test requirements in development contractor contractual documents and Government program office documentation.
- Work with development contractors to ensure developmental software test objectives are consistent with applicable standards, instruction, and policy.
- Work with Government developmental and operational software test agencies/organizations to develop the adequate software test methodology consistent with the program manager’s expectations and other external stakeholders, as appropriate.
- Lead and/or participate in software test working groups which plan, status, and discuss software test related matters.
- Bachelors Degree in a technical degree pursuit and 10 years of relevant experience. Master’s Degree preferred.
- Software test background-space systems is a plus.
- Requires an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a SCI clearance (willing to consent to a counter-intelligence polygraph examination)
- Background in Agile Software Development with experience in the following areas:
- Program Management (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, etc)
- Development (e.g., DevOps, Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment, etc)
- Architecture (e.g., Docker Containers, Kubernetes, etc)
- Infrastructure (e.g., Cloud - Platform One)
- Pay Range: $160,000 - $200,000 (based on years of experience and education)
- Benefits: Cigna medical, dental, vision, 401k, 2 weeks PTO and 11 Federal Holidays
- Please note this job is open for applications on 04/23/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Salary : $160,000 - $200,000