Tester

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled Test Engineer with extensive experience in automated testing, continuous integration, and system integrity to support a U.S. Government Civilian contract. This role is centered on translating user stories and use cases into robust test plans and hazard analysis documentation to ensure seamless system deployment. The successful candidate will possess a strong technical foundation in DBMS concepts, knowledge of automated testing tools such as Selenium and understanding of Section 508 compliance, coupled with the leadership experience necessary to manage comprehensive testing phases. In addition to the minimum qualifications below, desirable experience includes experience in multiple test and production environments; the use of version control software; and experience with standard information technology products and environments.
Key Responsibilities:

• Gathers requirements information from users, designs potential solutions, and/or defines and coordinates test requirements.
• Participate as needed in development phases with emphasis on documentation and testing phases.
• Works closely with Requirements Analysts/Business Analyst and developers to ensure proper implementation and/or testing of program and system specifications.
• Conducts planning for testing efforts and the design of multiple test plans, including developing data-driven test cases.
• May be responsible for quality assurance, quality control, and system integrity (through testing).
• Provides technical guidance to lower staff.
• May act as test manager to ensure that all testing is done according to test plans and testing standards.
• May produce hazard analysis documentation to determine whether the system is deployable.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four years' experience in design, development, and/or testing of applications.
• At least four years' experience creating test data, cases/scripts, and scenarios from written requirements.
• At least four years' experience in creating, gathering, analyzing, planning, documenting, defining and coordinating test plans and requirements
• At least four years' experience with standards and quality control procedures for testing implementation.
• At least four years' experience using Use Cases or user stories to create test cases.
• At least three years' experience in the system development life cycle, DBMS concepts, and/or design techniques.
• At least three years' experience implementing and using automated testing techniques, if required.
• At least three years' experience implementing and using continuous integration techniques, if required.
• Experience writing SQL queries to retrieve and update test data.
• Experience with developing test scenarios for use in automated testing frameworks and tools (e.g. Selenium).
• Experience with Accessibility (Section 508 compliance) and browsers compatibility testing.
• Experience with application performance testing.
• Experience as a technical leader of contractor staff.

Skills:

• Expertly gathering requirements, designing data-driven test plans, and coordinating the full testing process from design to deployment.
• Proficiency in automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium) and the implementation of continuous integration techniques.
• Experience providing technical guidance to junior staff and managing contractor teams to ensure quality standards are met.
• Strong ability to use SQL queries and DBMS concepts to manage and retrieve test data.
• Expertise in QA/QC procedures, including application performance testing and Section 508 accessibility compliance.
• Ability to translate User Stories and Use Cases into actionable, comprehensive test scenarios.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Desirable experience includes experience in multiple test and production environments; the use of version control software; and experience with standard information technology products and environments.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.