Software Test Engineer

Overview

The Mission Essential Group, LLC (MEG) is a premier service provider of information management solutions for complex, mission-critical needs. MEG has earned a reputation as an innovator and pioneer. Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, MEG employs professionals in offices located throughout the United States and around the world. MEG offers a competitive benefits package including a competitive salary; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance;

paid time off; and retirement benefits.

MEG is a leading provider of Information Management system engineering, software development, information assurance, system sustainment and is the primary provider of technical support for the Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) Enterprise. IBS is the worldwide Department of Defense (DoD) joint program for transporting intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance (ISR) and targeting data to all levels of tactical and strategic operational user(s).

IBS provides global, 24/7, dissemination of time sensitive Indications & Warning and Force Protection data to Joint Warfighters and Collaborating Nation partners conducting military operations around the world. MEG serves a vital role in supporting the IBS Enterprise, providing continuity in skills crucial to support military operations. MEG integrates the talents and skills of team members to form an IBS Enterprise Support Services Team to provide world-class IBS customer support.

Mission Essential is seeking a qualified Software Test Engineer to support the Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) Enterprise. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate functional and non-functional requirements.
• Perform manual and automated testing of web-based and desktop applications in development and operational environments.
• Collaborate closely with developers, system engineers, and other stakeholders to identify test requirements and uncover root causes of defects.
• Execute regression, integration, system, and performance testing across multiple platforms and configurations.
• Analyze test results, document findings, and track defects using tools like Jira or similar.
• Support continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines by integrating automated testing processes.
• Ensure that all software releases meet the highest standards of quality and comply with DoD security and performance standards.
• 4+ years of experience in software testing or quality assurance.
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and software (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Test Complete).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Proficiency in test case management and defect tracking tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Will(s). Active Secret security clearance

• Experience testing software in DoD or government environments.
• Hands-on experience with test automation software and frameworks (e.g., Test Complete, Selenium, Cypress, Robot Framework).
• Understanding of network protocols and system-level troubleshooting.
• Exposure to Dev Ops practices and CI/CD tool chains (e.g., Jenkins, Git Lab).
• Top Secret / SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance