Arcfield Overview:
Arcfield was purpose-built to relentlessly protect the nation and its allies from today’s national security threats. We have nearly 70 years of proven expertise and excel in space superiority, hypersonic defense and nuclear deterrence, digital transformation, and surface and undersea warfare domains. Our solution areas include space mission engineering, atmospheric science, digital engineering, mission assurance, and advances in modeling and simulation that together with our enterprise-wide adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning, lead to better systems and timely, reliable decision-making. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 18 North American offices, Arcfield employs 2,200 engineers, scientists, analysts, IT specialists and other professionals who challenge the status quo to deliver an efficient technological advantage to our national security and defense partners.
Responsibilities:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Test Engineer II to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing both manual and automated tests to ensure our [software/hardware/systems] meet strict quality, performance, and reliability standards.
As a Level 2 Test Engineer, you will operate with a high degree of independence on standard testing tasks, collaborate closely with developers and product managers to understand system requirements, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our testing pipelines. You will bridge the gap between entry-level execution and senior-level strategy.
- Test Creation & Execution: Design, write, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on product requirements and technical specifications.
- Automation Development: Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated testing frameworks. Convert manual test cases into reliable automated scripts.
- Defect Management: Identify, isolate, log, and track defects using issue-tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla). Work closely with development teams to verify fixes.
- System & API Testing: Conduct functional, regression, integration, performance, and API testing across various environments.
- Environment Maintenance: Assist in the setup, configuration, and maintenance of test environments and test data.
- CI/CD Integration: Execute automated tests within Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and troubleshoot build failures related to testing.
- Collaboration: Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives). Provide valuable feedback on software usability and design during requirements reviews.
- Mentorship (Light): Occasionally guide or assist Level 1 Test Engineers or interns with standard testing processes and tool usage.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- BS 2-4 Years, MS 0-2
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
- Experience:2 to 4 years of professional experience in software testing, hardware validation, or systems quality assurance.
- Possess and maintain a Secret Clearance
Technical Skills:
- Test Automation: Hands-on experience with at least one test automation tool/framework (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Appium, JUnit, TestNG).
- Programming/Scripting: Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript) to write and maintain test scripts.
- API Testing: Experience testing RESTful APIs or web services using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or Swagger.
- Database Skills: Solid understanding of SQL for data validation and database querying.
- Tools & Methodologies:
- Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
- Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Zephyr, TestRail).
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)
- Certifications: ISTQB Certified Tester (Foundation Level) or similar QA certifications.
- CI/CD Experience: Familiarity with DevOps tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
- Cloud/Containers: Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Performance Testing: Exposure to load and performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
- Domain Knowledge: Prior experience in [Insert relevant industry, e.g., Healthcare, Aerospace, FinTech, Defense] is a strong plus.
Key Competencies
- Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically about edge cases and potential points of failure.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous in documenting defects and writing clear, reproducible test cases.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively translate technical issues to both developers and non-technical stakeholders.
- Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
Equal Pay Act:
This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
Min: $64,842.27
Max: $112,748.12
EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.