Senior Test Engineer

Senior Test Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD

Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Test Engineer for the Maru program, a critical initiative focused on modernizing mission software for geospatial processing and exploitation. The role focuses on executing manual test cases, identifying defects, validating system functionality, and ensuring software meets functional and performance requirements prior to release. The ideal candidate has strong experience in manual software testing, requirements analysis, and defect tracking.

This individual will work closely with developers, Dev Sec Ops  engineers, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure high‑quality, reliable software delivery.

• Test Planning & Execution:
  Develop, document, and execute manual test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on system requirements and user stories.
• Functional Testing:
  Perform functional, regression, integration, and smoke testing.
• API Validation:
  Validate RESTful APIs using available tools.
• Defect Management:
  Identify, document, track, and verify defects.
• Requirements Analysis:
  Analyze system requirements and user stories to ensure complete test coverage and identify edge cases.
• Test Documentation:
  Maintain traceability matrices, test artifacts, and supporting documentation in accordance with program standards.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with developers and cross‑functional teams to clarify requirements, reproduce issues, and validate fixes.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience; OR
• Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance and manual testing.
• Strong experience developing and executing manual test cases.
• Experience testing web‑based applications and RESTful APIs.
• TS/SCI Clearance.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening.

• Exposure to automated testing frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Cypress, Selenium).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and release processes.
• Familiarity with security or compliance‑focused testing practices.

• Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting.
• Familiarity with defect tracking tools and test management systems.
• Working knowledge of RESTful services, HTTP, JSON, and web application workflows.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time‑related constraints in a fast‑paced contracting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals.
• Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting, as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired.
• Good problem‑solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it.