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Job Description
Want an opportunity to support and Intelligence mission customer as a Software Test Engineer? Excited about using the latest and greatest front-end technologies? We are looking for you!

BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Software Test Engineer with exceptional communication and technical skills. The ideal candidate will ensure the delivery of high-quality software products by designing, executing, and maintaining comprehensive test plans while navigating complex stakeholder expectations with professionalism and clarity. This program will deliver engineering services on a GOTS software application. The ideal candidate will be able to:

• Test the user interface for expected behavior and accessibility
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including developers, product owners, senior leadership and other key stakeholders to understand project goals and quality standards.
• Conduct security testing for the API and ensure that the applications remains stable
• Create and manage JIRA tickets for bugs and/or tasks
• Assist with content management in Confluence and help improve overall team workflow visualization in JIRA.
• Lead Tier 1 and 2 troubleshooting efforts post-launch and support documentation efforts
• Help with security log reviews, supporting tools like Elastic Real User Monitoring (RUM), App Performance Monitor (APM), and UMPIRE reviews.
• Communicate testing results, risks, and recommendations clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proactively identify, document, and track software defects and work with team to drive timely resolution
• Adapt testing strategies in response to shifting priorities and evolving business needs, while maintaining a high level of quality
• Manage expectations and provide regular status updates to demanding senior leadership with transparency and tact
• Participate in design and code reviews to provide feedback from a quality perspective

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
A minimum of eleven (11) years of relevant experience with Bachelor's or Master's degrees; thirteen (13) years relevant experience without a degree.

• Familiarity with Swagger
• Experience testing APIs for security
• Experience testing for accessibility
• Experience conducting application demos
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with senior leaders
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure, handle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with demanding stakeholders and managing expectations diplomatically

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks and scripting

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.