Test Engineer - II GoHPT Portsmouth, VA Job Details Full-time 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Jira Teamwork Bug Tracking (Quality assurance practices) Bug Reporting (Quality assurance practices) Windows Issue tracking Software documentation System requirements definition Linux Technical writing experience within technology Jenkins Test Planning (Quality assurance practices) Full Job Description The Test Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, documentation, execution, analysis, and reporting of testing activities throughout the system lifecycle. This role ensures system functionality, reliability, cybersecurity compliance, interoperability, performance, and mission effectiveness through rigorous verification and validation processes. The engineer applies industry-standard testing methodologies and government best practices including requirements-based testing, systems integration testing, operational testing, regression testing, and risk-based testing. The position requires close collaboration with software developers, systems engineers, cybersecurity engineers, configuration managers, product owners, government stakeholders, and operational end users. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Key Performance Outcomes The Test Engineer will be expected to: Ensure all requirements are fully verified and traceable. Deliver accurate and repeatable test procedures. Identify defects early in the development cycle. Improve overall software and system quality. Support successful operational acceptance events. Ensure compliance with contractual, engineering, cybersecurity, and operational requirements. Core Competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate: Analytical thinking Attention to detail Technical writing proficiency Root cause analysis skills Strong verbal communication Independent judgment Mission focus Team collaboration Problem-solving ability Continuous process improvement mindset Test Planning and Strategy Develop comprehensive Test and Evaluation (T&E) strategies supporting program objectives.

Author and maintain:

Master Test Plans Detailed Test Plans Test Design Specifications Test Procedures Test Cases Test Reports Verification Cross-Reference Matrices (VCRM) Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTM) Establish risk-based testing approaches based on system criticality. Define test objectives, success criteria, entry/exit criteria, and acceptance thresholds. Estimate testing schedules, resources, and environmental requirements. Participate in technical reviews and milestone events. Requirements Analysis Analyze system, software, hardware, cybersecurity, interface, and operational requirements. Develop verification methods for each requirement. Maintain end-to-end traceability between requirements and test cases. Identify ambiguous, incomplete, conflicting, or unverifiable requirements. Coordinate with stakeholders to clarify requirements before testing begins. Test Design and Development Develop detailed test scenarios reflecting operational missions.

Design verification procedures for:

Functional requirements Performance requirements Interface requirements Reliability requirements Security requirements Data integrity requirements Create positive, negative, boundary, stress, and failure-mode test cases. Develop automated and manual test procedures where appropriate. Support creation of test data and simulation environments. Test Execution

• Execute and document testing activities including: Unit Verification Support Validate component-level functionality.

Review developer testing evidence. Integration Testing Verify subsystem integration. Evaluate data flows between software, sensors, networks, and external systems. System Testing Validate complete end-to-end system functionality. Verify mission workflows and operational use cases. Regression Testing Confirm changes do not introduce unintended effects. Execute regression suites following software releases.

Performance Testing Measure:

Throughput Latency Resource utilization System responsiveness Scalability Interoperability Testing Verify interactions among: DHS systems DoD interfaces Sensor networks Navigation systems Data exchange services Operational Testing Evaluate system effectiveness in realistic mission scenarios. Replicate operational environments and mission conditions. Defect Management Document and report defects using approved tracking systems. Reproduce reported issues and identify root causes. Support defect triage boards. Verify corrective actions. Generate defect metrics and trend analyses. Test Environment Management Support establishment and maintenance of: Development environments Integration environments Test environments Staging environments Operational demonstration environments Verify test configuration baseline accuracy. Coordinate hardware, software, and network resource availability.

Metrics and Reporting Prepare:

Daily Status Reports Weekly Test Reports Readiness Assessments Test Summary Reports Defect Metrics Reports Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide recommendations for deployment readiness. Cybersecurity Testing Support Assist cybersecurity personnel in: Security verification testing Vulnerability validation Security control testing Risk assessment activities Support RMF and ATO-related validation activities. Required Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Engineering or related field Experience Minimum three years of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the following: Software testing Systems testing Integration testing Test and evaluation Verification and validation Systems engineering Quality assurance Defense, homeland security, maritime, aviation, or command-and-control systems Experience should include: Test plan development Requirements analysis Test execution Defect reporting Technical documentation Configuration-controlled environments Physical and Security Requirements Ability to work in laboratory, office, and operational environments. Ability to travel occasionally to test locations. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret, or higher security clearance as required. U.S. Citizenship required. Preferred Qualifications (1) Military and Government Test Experience Experience supporting:

• Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E)
• Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E)
• Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)
• Navy, Coast Guard, DHS, or DoD programs
• Maritime domain awareness systems
• ISR systems
• Tactical data systems (2) Desired Certifications At least one certification from the following categories is highly desirable: Testing Certifications
• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
• ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst
• ISTQB Test Manager
• Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST)
• Certified Software Tester (CSTE) Systems Engineering Certifications

INCOSE ASEP

INCOSE CSEP

INCOSE ESEP

Quality and Process Certifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• ASQ Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) Project and Acquisition Certifications
• DAWIA Test and Evaluation Certification
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Test and Evaluation Credentials Cybersecurity Certifications
• Security+
• CISSP
• CGRC
• GSEC (3) Desired Technical Skills Testing Tools Experience using:
• Jira
• Azure DevOps
• HP ALM
• TestRail
• Zephyr
• Jama
• GitLab

Jenkins Technical Capabilities Knowledge of:

• Requirements traceability
• Systems engineering processes
• Agile development methodologies
• DevSecOps environments
• Configuration management
• Network architectures
• TCP/IP networking
• Sensor integration
• Linux
• Windows administration
• Virtualized environments Documentation Standards Working knowledge of:

IEEE 29119

Software Testing

IEEE 1012

Verification and Validation

IEEE 15288

Systems Engineering DoD Test and Evaluation Best Practices DHS Systems Engineering Lifecycle processes

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): If yes, please identify the clearance or investigation level (e.g., Secret, Top Secret, Public Trust) and the sponsoring or adjudicating federal agency (e.g., DoD, DHS, Treasury).

License/Certification:

and active U.S. gov't security clearance (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Portsmouth, VA 23705 (Required)

Work Location:

In person