Software Test Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 20, 2026.
Description
Detroit Defense is developing the next generation of software-based maintenance tools and has an opening for a Software Test Developer. This role performs software and documentation quality efforts and operates independently of the software engineering group to ensure impartial evaluation of work products. The Software Test Developer works with the Test Lead who coordinates the testing activities, resources and personnel. They will support a large, ongoing software development effort.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain test plans, test descriptions, procedures, and requirements
- Develop and maintain detailed test reports
- Conduct software testing as well as full regression testing on software builds prior to release
- Identify and track bugs found throughout the testing process with root cause analysis (RCA)
- Develop test automation tools, using tools including but not limited to, TestComplete, TestExecute andor Playwright Dev.
- Collaborate with team of colleagues (test engineers and software developers)
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Engineering, or applicable field of study
- Experience with C#, Java or other program/script language is a plus
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and United States Government Security Clearance (minimum requirement is a US Citizen. Applicants that do not meet the requirements will not be considered).
Detroit Defense offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- Company Paid Life and AD&D
- Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending & HSA Accounts
- Legal & ID Shield Services
- 401k with Company Match
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
About Us:
At Detroit Defense, we deliver mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, protect the warfighter, and enable readiness through innovation, technical excellence, and end-to-end lifecycle support.
Remaining steadfast in our core values of Trustworthy, Mission Driven, Creative, and Agile we are a complex systems integrator for the U.S. Government, Detroit Defense provides solutions to meet the technical and programmatic challenges faced by our customers. Our proven success in multi-domain cross-platform system-of-systems integration results in fielded capability for warfighters. From R&D to production, fielding, and sustainment, Detroit Defense provides services and solutions to Empower Those That protect Us.
Veterans Encouraged to Apply: Detroit Defense proudly supports those who have served. We welcome applicants with military experience, including those transitioning to civilian careers. Your leadership, adaptability, and mission-focused mindset are valued here. Detroit Defense has been a Hire Vets Gold Medallion Award winner since 2022.
Detroit Defense is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity or gender expression), age, mental or physical disability, creed, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic trait or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Salary Description
$70,000 to $80,000