Senior Test Engineer - AETC
Summary
Senior Test Engineer working remotely (listed out of Fairfax, VA) on DSA's team sustaining the Air Force GTIMS program. Day to day they design and run manual and automated tests, configure performance test environments, analyze results, log and verify defect fixes, and demo at Government Acceptance Testing — using SQL, Agile, and AI tools like Microsoft Copilot.
All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution.
Description
DSA Inc. is seeking a qualified Test Engineer, in a remote position. The selected candidate will join DSA's test team sustaining the GTIMS Program. The Test Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing manual and automated tests, reviewing and analyzing test results, identifying defects/bugs, communicating with the architect, software engineers and support team, re-testing and verifying defects/bugs are fixed, and assisting in various other phases of the development lifecycle when needed. Position may require weekend and nighttime hours (<5% time).
Required Qualifications
- Active or Current DoD Secret Clearance
- 4+ years of software/test engineering experience, or 2+ years development team experience and 2+ years automated testing experience
- Experience in the application of various formal and documented testing methods and tools
- Experience with configuring performance tests (environments and load generation)
- Familiarity with Agile development processes including working in sprints, planning, estimation, prioritization, scoping, and demoing
- Familiarity with SQL, including the ability to write, modify, and execute SQL queries to support the test process and test data validation
- Demonstrated experience using a modern ticket management system
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervisory direction
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Active Security+ Certification
Desired Qualifications
- Strong preference for current knowledge of G/TIMS program
- Current knowledge of Air Force Network Environments
- Experience with DoD System Development
- Experience working with Agile teams
- Testing certification (ex. ITSQB)
Key Responsibilities
Acts as one of the system testing resources for the system, including:
- Designing and implementing manual and automated tests, including data staging.
- Reviewing and analyzing test results
- Identifying and documenting defects/bugs to team standard
- Communicating issues with the architect, software engineers and support team
- Assisting in various other phases of the development lifecycle including local software deployment for testing
- Providing customer demonstrations during Government Acceptance Testing events
- Must be detail oriented and work well with a remote team
- Other duties as assigned
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The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate. Actual compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors.
Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. DSA requires background checks , where permitted , by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.
Skills
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Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV
Short answers (8)
- Preferred First Name optional
- Street Address
- City
- State
- Zip Code
- What are your annual salary requirements? optional
- LinkedIn Profile optional
- Website optional
Pick from a list (5)
- Are you a US Citizen?
- Clearance
- Do you have the CompTIA Security + CE certification? optional
- Are you a DoD civilian looking to work as a contractor immediately after leaving a contract?
- If you are an DoD civilian leaving a contract, are you able to provide an ethics opinion or confirmation of any post-employment restrictions?
Written answers (3)
- Do you currently hold a U.S. government security clearance? If yes, is your U.S. government security clearance active, current, or expired?
- Have you ever been convicted of a crime or violation other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction record will not necessarily be a bar to employment. Factors such as job relations, age and time of offense, seriousness and nature of the violation and rehabilitation will be taken into account.) If yes, please explain.
- Do you plan on working more than one full time position (over-employment) with another company if you are hired at DSA Inc.? If yes, please explain.