Test Engineer

Open Systems Technologies is looking for a Testing Engineer to conduct testing of technically complex software applications.

• Evaluate and understand system's requirements and capabilities. Analyze high-level requirements to derive test cases.
• Develop test procedures to validate and verify requirements and capabilities.
• Perform testing on complex software applications and provide associated documentation and recommendations.
• Document workflows.
• Support test team execution, including providing input for test reviews.

• CLEARANCE:
  Active TS/SCI w/CI poly required
• 6+ years of experience testing software applications. Sound understanding of, and experience with, the testing process at both the unit testing and system testing levels.
• Experience in developing test plans/procedures, expected outcomes, and verification statements.
• Playwright automated test experience or similar (previously used Selenium).
• Comprehensive understanding of Agile & Dev Ops methodology and culture.
• Understanding of software lifecycle management skills related to application development tasks and planning testing cycles.
• Ability to apply in-depth knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle to help anticipate complexities in the system.
• Proficient in JIRA/Confluence (or equivalent) and MS Excel spreadsheets.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• B.S. or M.S. degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Quality Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Active TS/SCI security clearance + CI Polygraph
• Security+ certification
• Experience with Java, ideally comfortable reading (not coding) Java to understand the code being tested when necessary.
• Experience with modern web client technologies and the associated front‑end to back‑end interactions.
• Experience developing/testing software using an Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Comfortable working with aggressive timelines, in a team environment, self‑starter, and ability to work independently with a willingness to learn and grow.
• It would be beneficial for the candidate to have some background in space systems.

Our company OST has been operating since 1996 and has various contracts with Government agencies. We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes 3 weeks paid time off, 2 weeks holiday pay, medical/dental coverage, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D, 401k with up to 4% match, and end of year profit sharing paid out in 401k.