Quality Assurance Engineer Senior

BAE Systems, Inc. is currently looking for a Senior-level QA Engineer to join an innovative team in Washington, DC. This position supports the development of mission-critical applications for a federal government client focused on national security.

The Senior-level QA Engineer position requires a degree in IT or a related field, along with 2 to 5 years of experience in software testing. The skilled QA Engineer will have expertise in automated testing. The QA Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software applications through the development and execution of automated test scripts.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and product owners, to understand user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and inconsistencies using issue tracking systems.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our testing processes and methodologies.
• Participate in the agile development process, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Conduct 508 compliance testing to ensure our applications meet accessibility standards.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
• Perform regression testing to validate software changes and ensure existing functionality is not compromised.
• Communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Knowledge of 508 compliance testing and accessibility standards.
• Proficiency in writing clear and concise test cases and test scripts.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in software testing, with a focus on automated testing.
• Strong knowledge of automated testing frameworks and tools, such as PyTest, Selenium, or similar.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and experience working in an agile team.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Understanding of database concepts and SQL.
• Experience with Python programming language.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of API testing and related tools (e.g., Postman, REST Assured).

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $109120 - $185460

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.