Senior Test Engineer

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* Job Description:

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* Parsons is seeking an  
** Senior Test*
* ** Engineer
* * to support our cutting-edge  
** Drone Armor
** counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) program. The Senior Test Engineer will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of test events, develop test plans and procedures, configure complex test environments, and manage defect tracking for mission-critical IT hardware, software, systems, and networks.

** What You'll Be Doing*
* ** Test Planning, Design & Coordination*
* + Work with developers, end users, and program stakeholders to create detailed test plans and test scripts

+ Coordinate with test sites and other team participants to plan and schedule test events for Drone Armor capabilities

+ Ensure test objectives, entry/exit criteria, and resource needs are clearly defined and understood

+ Write or assist in the development and refinement of test plans, test procedures, and associated documentation

** Test Environment Configuration & Execution*
* + Configure necessary hardware, operating systems, software, systems, and networks as needed to complete assigned testing

+ Ensure specialized and operationally representative environments are properly set up and validated prior to test execution

+ Execute tests in accordance with approved test plans and procedures, ensuring traceability to requirements

** Defect Management, Reporting & Analysis*
* + Create clear and comprehensive test reports that document procedures, results, anomalies, and recommendations

+ Track problems and report on errors identified during test execution, ensuring timely communication and resolution

+ Manage the defect database under the guidance of senior QA engineers, including logging, updating, and prioritizing issues

+ Analyze defect trends and provide input to improve product quality and test effectiveness

** Technical Leadership & Collaboration*
* + Apply comprehensive technical expertise across IT products, operating systems, software, hardware, systems, networks, and specialized environments

+ Collaborate closely with developers, systems engineers, field personnel, and QA teams to reproduce, diagnose, and resolve issues

+ Contribute to technical briefings and reviews to communicate test status, risks, and recommendations to program leadership and customers

** What Required Skills You'll Bring*
* ** Education*
* + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline is required with 6 years of experience
** OR*
* + 8 years of relevant test engineering experience may be substituted for education

** Experience*
* + Experience working with developers, end users, and organizations to create test plans and test scripts

+ Experience coordinating with test sites and team participants to plan and execute test events

+ Experience creating test reports and documenting test results, issues, and recommendations

+ Experience configuring necessary hardware and operating environments to support assigned testing

+ Experience writing or assisting in the development of test plans and test procedures

+ Experience managing or maintaining a defect database and tracking issues through resolution

** Technical Competencies*
* + Comprehensive technical expertise on IT products, operating systems, software, hardware, systems, networks, and specialized environments

+ Strong understanding of test engineering principles, methodologies, and best practices

+ Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools

+ Ability to troubleshoot complex system issues across multiple layers (hardware, OS, network, application)

** Security & Citizenship*
* + Must be a US Citizen

+ SECRET security clearance

** What Desired Skills You'll Bring*
* ** Advanced Education & Certifications*
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