Quality Assurance Engineer

We harness the power of innovation so that you can change the world and help our customers solve their most complex challenges

Virginia
Office
R175645
Engineering
Top Secret SCI
Additional posting locations:
US - NC, Charlotte
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Job Description:

Are you passionate about ensuring the reliability and performance of mission-critical systems? Parsons is seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team! In this role, you’ll collaborate with development teams and mission owners to create and execute test plans that identify software, hardware, and system issues while uncovering root causes of failure.

This is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, contribute to the success of impactful projects, and grow your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Quality Assurance Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Test Planning: Provide test plans and software automation engineering expertise to deliver incremental features across a wide range of products and systems (hardware, software, virtual).
  • Automation Frameworks: Design, develop, and integrate test and evaluation techniques into automation frameworks. Identify poor-performing software/hardware, implement fixes to improve reliability, log defects, test scalability, and provide status reports on task progress.
  • Automation Scripts: Create, execute, improve, and maintain automation test scripts using standard methodologies. Monitor test results closely for swift feedback and participate in peer code reviews.
  • Documentation: Develop comprehensive documentation for automation processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures to educate team members on automation best practices.

Required Skills:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with the ability to upgrade to polygraph.
  • Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical/scientific discipline degree related to area of specialty and Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. (Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree)
  • Linux Expertise: Proficiency in the Linux command-line environment.
  • Programming Skills: Proficiency in one or more scripting and programming languages, such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot automation issues and optimize workflows.
  • Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Desired Skills:

While not required, the following skills are highly desirable:

  • Education: Bachelor of Science in engineering, scientific, or technical discipline, or comparable work experience.
  • Configuration Management: Familiarity with tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
  • Networking Knowledge: Experience with network configuration.
  • CI/CD Expertise: Understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD.
  • Virtualization: Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Xen, OpenStack, or VirtualBox.
  • Formal Testing: Familiarity with RVTM, FAT, acceptance testing, and other formal testing procedures and documentation.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $100,900.00 - $176,600.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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