Software QA / Test Engineer 3 - Cyber Security Training Program

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Software QA / Test Engineer 3 to support the software development of a mission-focused cyber security training solution program in Hanover, MD. The role provides verification and validation expertise across several development teams and covers the full software development lifecycle, from establishing testing practices to ensuring software meets requirements before deployment. It suits an experienced QA or test engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and improving software quality.

Key responsibilities

• Lead software and system verification and validation across the program, including defining release acceptance criteria and regression testing methods.
• Develop, maintain and execute test plans, procedures, cases, scripts and automated tests, and author and maintain the System Verification Plan.
• Establish and maintain SOPs for testing, defect handling and verification of corrective actions, and coordinate testing across development teams.
• Analyze test results, investigate failures and defects, and coordinate resolution and retesting with development teams.
• Develop and maintain automated testing solutions and perform verification and restoration-to-service testing after outages and maintenance.
• Maintain traceable, audit-ready test evidence and review designs and requirements for testability concerns.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less experienced QA and test personnel.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 8 years of applicable software QA/testing experience, or a Bachelor's degree and 13 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading testing planning and producing audit-ready validation evidence for releases and maintenance events.
• Experience with software development and testing practices, including source control, defect tracking, test documentation and regression testing.
• Experience testing applications in virtualized, containerized or integrated environments and with Agile methodologies.
• Preferred: experience establishing quality practices across multiple teams, writing system verification plans and SOPs, and using Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience developing or maintaining automated tests and test automation frameworks.
• Ability to analyze test results, troubleshoot complex failures and communicate risks and defects to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Security clearance: TS/SCI with Poly. Work schedule follows active course hours (0700-1800 M-F) with core hours 1000-1400; the DevOps team is flexible on arrival and departure times.