Software Test Automation Engineer

Job Title:

Software Test Automation Engineer

Job

Description

Actalent is seeking a Software Test and Automation Engineer to join our team. This position is full-time and can be based in either Huntsville, AL or Chantilly, VA. The ideal candidate will have a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. The role involves creating software tests, automating test cases, and performing application testing to validate bugs and isolate issues. The engineer will also be responsible for configuration management, change management, and release management, as well as testing high-performance and large-scale immersive systems. The candidate will evaluate, recommend, and implement automated test tools and strategies, and will design, implement, and conduct test and evaluation procedures to ensure system requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Create software tests and automate test cases.
• Perform application testing, validate bugs, and isolate issues.
• Write and initiate tests, analyze, and report test results in the ticketing system.
• Perform configuration management, change management, and release management.
• Test high-performance and large-scale immersive systems.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement automated test tools and strategies.
• Design, implement, and conduct test and evaluation procedures to ensure system requirements are met.
• Develop, maintain, and upgrade automated test scripts and architectures for application products.
• Write, implement, and report status for system test cases.
• Analyze test cases and provide regular progress reports.
• Serve as a subject matter specialist providing testing know-how for complex to highly complex software/hardware applications.
• Direct and/or participate in all phases of risk management assessments and software/hardware development, emphasizing analysis of user requirements, test design, and test tools selection.
• Design, plan, create, execute, and provide System(s) test reports.
• Review government test plans and test reports for technical competence, effectiveness, and compliance with standards.
• Observe and evaluate the execution of customer acceptance test activities.
• Perform integration activities involving developed application software.
• Identify and document problems and issues, providing specific guidance on root-cause and remediation.
• Analyze the requirements for each test event and assist in scheduling System(s) non-operational environment test assets.
• Support the presentation and formal review or audit of test results, providing briefing and decision support material.
• Maintain and provide controls for multiple test software and hardware baselines.

Essential

Skills

• Minimum of 6 years experience in software testing and automation.
• Top Secret Clearance (eligible for SCI).
• Degree in a relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of software testing and automation tools and techniques.
• Proficiency in test case creation, bug validation, and issue isolation.
• Experience with configuration management, change management, and release management.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend automated test tools and strategies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with high-performance and large-scale immersive systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Work

Environment

Working full time on Redstone Arsenal.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $98000.00 - $98000.00

It is the policy of Cintel that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veteran status. These policies shall ensure that the practice of nondiscrimination will be applied in the employment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, recall or rehire of personnel. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 28, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $98,000