Test Engineer - TS/SCI

Parsons Corp

Centreville, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$74,800–$130,900 Per Year
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Atlassian JIRA, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Detail Oriented, Functional Testing, Government, HTTPS (HyperText Transport Protocol Secure), Integration Testing, JUnit, Leadership, Mail Services, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Protocols, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Support, Prototyping, Quality Assurance, Record Keeping, Regression Testing, Root Cause Analysis, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Development, Software Testing, System Test, Systems Engineering, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Test Automation, Test Data, Test Tools, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, Traceability, UDP (User Datagram Protocol), Validation Testing, Wireshark (Ethereal)
LOCATION
Centreville, VA
POSTED
25 days ago

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented system Test Engineer to join our team! You will be part of the team to fully test and verify hybrid solutions for our growing cyber solutions line of business. You will be responsible for manual and automated test execution, accurate record-keeping of the results, and support to the issue resolution process.

This is a hands-on role on a mission-critical program. Your work directly contributes to matters of national security. You will help the team evolve a TRL-5 prototype system into a TRL-8 product in support of a classified customer pilot deployment.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Execute manual, automated, and semi-automated test procedures according to approved test plans in an agile and fast-paced environment

  • Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing as assigned

  • Follow documented test steps and verify actual system behavior against expected results

  • Capture test evidence, logs, screenshots and other supporting material

  • Support test planning, setup, environment validation, and test data preparation

  • Support the root cause investigation and issue resolution processes

  • Re-execute tests to verify fixes and confirm defect resolution

  • Support continuous improvement of the verification processes and tools

What Required Skills You'll Bring

  • Associate's degree, technical training, or relevant experience in software testing, system testing, or quality assurance; equivalent practical experience may be considered

  • 2+ years of systems engineering or related experience

  • Experience executing test cases and documenting results

  • Experience with Agile software development environments

  • Experience with test management, defect tracking, and requirements traceability tools

  • Working knowledge of networking protocols, services, and encapsulation techniques (e.g. TCP/IP (V4/V6), UDP, HTTPS, DNS, DHCP)

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured procedures

  • Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical team members

  • Basic troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and analytical skills

  • Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment

  • Experience with WireShark or other network packet analysis tool

  • An active TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

  • Familiarity with test automation frameworks and API testing tools, to include hybrid on-premises and cloud environments

  • Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Postman, Robot Framework, JUnit, or similar testing platforms

  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash

  • Experience testing web applications, APIs, microservices, or data-driven systems

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI 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: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00

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, 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.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

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About the Company

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Parsons Corp

Parsons is a technology-driven engineering services firm with more than 70 years of experience in the engineering, construction, technical, and professional services industries. The corporation is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, security, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
FOUNDED
1944
WEBSITE
https://www.parsons.com/