Test & Validation Engineer
Core
Execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end tests for U.S. Space Force mission systems and software applications.
Role type
Test & Validation Engineer
Builds
Mission-critical software systems for the U.S. Space Force
Domain
Defense / Space Systems / Software Quality Assurance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Test execution, integration testing, user acceptance testing, defect management, test documentation, release readiness support, test environment coordination, automation support, cross-team collaboration, continuous improvement
Preferred skills
CI/CD concepts, automated testing tools (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Postman, Robot Framework, Karate), REST APIs, microservices, cloud-native environments, Kubernetes, performance testing, resiliency testing, AI-enabled mission systems, DevSecOps
Technologies
Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office, Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Postman, Robot Framework, Karate
Responsibilities
Execute functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end tests; Assist in developing and documenting integration tests; Support planning and execution of user acceptance testing; Document, reproduce, track, and verify software defects; Develop and maintain test procedures, test cases, test reports, and validation artifacts; Assist with test execution and validation activities supporting software releases; Support configuration, preparation, and maintenance of testing environments and test data; Assist in development and execution of automated testing activities; Work closely with software developers, systems engineers, DevSecOps personnel, and operational stakeholders; Identify opportunities to improve test procedures, test coverage, and validation workflows
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC