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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.\nThis 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.\nWork Schedule: Work hours are 9am-5pm Monday through Friday.\nEssential Responsibilities:\nAs 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.\nResponsibilities include:\nDevelop, maintain, and execute test plans, test 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test environments, test data, software builds, and required system dependencies.\nParticipate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, as appropriate.\nCollaborate with developers, Scrum Masters, systems engineers, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve testing issues.\nSupport the preparation and maintenance of Test and Evaluation documentation, including Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test Readiness Assessments, and Test Reports.\nParticipate in internal and formal test events, including integration, interoperability, and user acceptance testing, as required.\nCommunicate testing progress, results, risks, and impediments to the Test Lead and Test Manager.\nContribute to improvements in testing processes, automation frameworks, and overall software quality.\nWork Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:\nWork is performed primarily in a professional office environment supporting a Federal Government contract.\nThe position requires prolonged periods of computer use, analysis of technical documentation, execution of software testing activities, and collaboration with technical teams.\nWork may involve access to classified facilities and systems, adherence to established security procedures, and participation in scheduled test events.\nMinimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):\nExperience performing software testing activities, including functional, integration, regression, and system testing.\nAbility to develop test cases, test procedures, and test scripts based on documented requirements and acceptance criteria.\nExperience identifying, documenting, tracking, and retesting software defects.\nWorking knowledge of software testing methodologies, quality assurance practices, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).\nExperience analyzing test results, investigating failures, and assisting with root cause analysis.\nExperience working within Agile development environments, including Scrum, SAFe, or similar methodologies.\nExperience using defect tracking and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.\nAbility to interpret technical requirements, system documentation, and software design specifications.\nAbility to work independently on assigned testing activities while collaborating effectively with developers, engineers, and other testers.\nStrong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to communicate technical findings, testing status, and identified issues clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.\nAbility to manage multiple testing assignments and meet established schedules and deadlines.\nSecurity Clearance Required:\nActive TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Polygraph.\nMinimum Education:\nCandidates must meet one of the following education and relevant experience combinations:\nMaster's degree in a relevant field and 2 years of relevant experience.\nBachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4 years of relevant experience.\nAssociate's degree in a relevant field and 6 years of relevant experience.\nHigh school diploma or equivalent and 8 years of relevant experience.\nRelevant experience should include software testing, software quality assurance, test automation, systems testing, or related technical disciplines.\nMinimum Years of Experience:\nA minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience with a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as outlined above.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nWorking knowledge of cloud computing concepts and services, preferably Amazon Web Services (AWS).\nFamiliarity with automated testing frameworks, scripting concepts, and test automation best practices.\nExperience developing and maintaining reusable automated test scripts, test suites, and test automation frameworks using TestComplete or similar tool\nExperience scripting in Python, JavaScript, VBScript, or other languages supported by TestComplete.\nExperience testing web applications, REST APIs, and enterprise software services.\nFamiliarity with API testing tools such as Postman or similar tools.\nExperience with additional automated testing tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, or LambdaTest.\nExperience integrating automated tests into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.\nFamiliarity with Jenkins or similar build and automation tools.\nExperience working with AWS cloud services and cloud-hosted applications.\nFamiliarity with cloud-based cross-domain solutions, including AWS Diode Services.\nFamiliarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, including AWS SageMaker.\nExperience supporting test activities within Federal Government or Department of Defense environments.\nFamiliarity with National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) requirements processes, including Requests for Change (RFCs).\nFamiliarity with formal Government Test and Evaluation processes and documentation.\nExperience supporting integration, interoperability, or operational readiness testing.\nSAFe, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or similar Agile certification.\nAWS or other applicable technical certifications.\nThis position is not designated as a safety sensitive position.\nAs 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.\nOther Responsibilities:\nSafety - 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.\nQuality - 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.\nProcedure 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.\nCompensation Details:\n$115,000 - $155,000The 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.\nBenefits Overview:\nOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\n\nPaid time off and holidays\n\nRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)\n\nEducational reimbursement\n\nParental leave\n\nEmployee stock purchase plan\n\nTax-saving options\n\nDisability and life insurance\n\nPet insurance\n\nNote: 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.\nOriginal Posting:\n11/09/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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.\nAmentum 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. 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