Test & Evaluation Engineer, Mid

Purpose and Impact:

The Geospatial Enterprise Open Data Store (GEODS) program provides integration, design, development, testing, and sustainment of enterprise data services in support of critical Federal Government missions.

GEODS supports the development and operation of services that enable the discovery, management, access, and distribution of geospatial data across enterprise environments.

We are seeking a motivated Mid-Level Test and Evaluation Engineer to join our testing team. The successful candidate will support the verification and validation of software applications, services, and system components throughout the development lifecycle, helping ensure that products meet functional, performance, and operational requirements before deployment.

This position provides an opportunity to work collaboratively with software developers, systems engineers, integration teams, and other technical professionals in an Agile development environment while contributing to both manual and automated testing initiatives.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 9am-5pm Monday through Friday.

Essential Responsibilities:

As a GEODS Mid-Level Test and Evaluation Engineer, you will support software testing activities across multiple development teams, performing functional, integration, regression, and automated testing to ensure system functionality, reliability, and compliance with documented requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop, maintain, and execute test plans, test cases, test procedures, and test scripts based on system requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive functional and regression tests to improve testing efficiency, consistency, and coverage.
• Troubleshoot automated test failures, distinguish application defects from automation issues, and maintain existing automated test suites as system functionality evolves.
• Perform manual and automated functional, integration, system, and regression testing of software applications and services.
• Analyze functional and technical requirements to develop test scenarios and validate expected system behavior.
• Document test execution results, identify defects, and track issues through resolution using established defect management processes.
• Perform initial root cause analysis of test failures and collaborate with developers and integration engineers to investigate and resolve issues.
• Support test readiness activities, including verification of test environments, test data, software builds, and required system dependencies.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with developers, Scrum Masters, systems engineers, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve testing issues.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of Test and Evaluation documentation, including Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test Readiness Assessments, and Test Reports.
• Participate in internal and formal test events, including integration, interoperability, and user acceptance testing, as required.
• Communicate testing progress, results, risks, and impediments to the Test Lead and Test Manager.
• Contribute to improvements in testing processes, automation frameworks, and overall software quality.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Work is performed primarily in a professional office environment supporting a Federal Government contract.
• The position requires prolonged periods of computer use, analysis of technical documentation, execution of software testing activities, and collaboration with technical teams.
• Work may involve access to classified facilities and systems, adherence to established security procedures, and participation in scheduled test events.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Experience performing software testing activities, including functional, integration, regression, and system testing.
• Ability to develop test cases, test procedures, and test scripts based on documented requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Experience identifying, documenting, tracking, and retesting software defects.
• Working knowledge of software testing methodologies, quality assurance practices, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience analyzing test results, investigating failures, and assisting with root cause analysis.
• Experience working within Agile development environments, including Scrum, SAFe, or similar methodologies.
• Experience using defect tracking and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements, system documentation, and software design specifications.
• Ability to work independently on assigned testing activities while collaborating effectively with developers, engineers, and other testers.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical findings, testing status, and identified issues clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple testing assignments and meet established schedules and deadlines.

Security Clearance Required:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Polygraph.

Minimum Education:

Candidates must meet one of the following education and relevant experience combinations:

• Master's degree in a relevant field and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Associate's degree in a relevant field and 6 years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent and 8 years of relevant experience.

Relevant experience should include software testing, software quality assurance, test automation, systems testing, or related technical disciplines.

Minimum Years of Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience with a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as outlined above.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of cloud computing concepts and services, preferably Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks, scripting concepts, and test automation best practices.
• Experience developing and maintaining reusable automated test scripts, test suites, and test automation frameworks using TestComplete or similar tool
• Experience scripting in Python, JavaScript, VBScript, or other languages supported by TestComplete.
• Experience testing web applications, REST APIs, and enterprise software services.
• Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman or similar tools.
• Experience with additional automated testing tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, or LambdaTest.
• Experience integrating automated tests into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Familiarity with Jenkins or similar build and automation tools.
• Experience working with AWS cloud services and cloud-hosted applications.
• Familiarity with cloud-based cross-domain solutions, including AWS Diode Services.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, including AWS SageMaker.
• Experience supporting test activities within Federal Government or Department of Defense environments.
• Familiarity with National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) requirements processes, including Requests for Change (RFCs).
• Familiarity with formal Government Test and Evaluation processes and documentation.
• Experience supporting integration, interoperability, or operational readiness testing.
• SAFe, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or similar Agile certification.
• AWS or other applicable technical certifications.

This position is not designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.