Quality Assurance Engineer

Wingbrace  (www.wingbrace.com) is a software and technical services company focused on the delivery of solutions for our clients.  We produce software, develop architectures, code and operate modeling and simulation systems, and build decision support systems -- rapidly and effectively.

 We consider successful outcomes as our metric, and our client engagements benefit from a depth of understanding of organizational, cultural and mission issues, yielding speed and integration of critical capabilities.

 As a Service-disabled veteran owned business, our culture is collaboration and performance with a commitment to diversity and the values it conveys.  We actively support a variety of open and secure environments.  We have prime and subcontractor relationships with the government and large corporate partners.

 We are developers. Our ethos arises from the discipline of the deliverable and our efficiency from an unburdened approach to using the best tools and products for our client.  Our compass is innovation, leading us to exceptional results delivered to our clients.

• You want to make tomorrow better than today. 
• You have a passion for discovery and detail. 
• You help ensure project success and client satisfaction. 
• You enjoy collaborative teams, partnering with team members and clients. 
• You like to work alongside, and learn from, lean and agile leaders. 
• You are a creative problem solver who is comfortable with uncertainty. 
• You’re a curious and keen learner who thrives on enhancing your (and our) practices and knowledge. 

• Supporting the selection and utilize tools and testing methodologies to ensure that software tests identify defects, fail to meet requirements and comply with company quality standards
• Evaluating test results against expected results, implementing improvements to the testing and release process and recommending alternative testing as needed
• Ensuring that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets
• Developing and using functional, operational and regression test plans
• Testing the integration/demonstration of HW/SW (e.g., COTS, GOTS, and GFE) for assessment against the initiatives’ technical requirements
• Drafting, revising, and approving test plans and scripts

• Have a minimum Secret US DoD clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in any science or technical discipline (B.S. or B.E.)
• Three or more years of experience in software development, software testing or similar roles
• Ability to build and perform manual software testing processes
• Familiarity with software testing in relation to specific stages of product development.
• Ability to conduct test analysis and verify quality requirements
• Demonstrated proficiency and strength in verbal, written, presentation, and communications skills for developing and delivering technical presentations.
• Basic understanding and some proficiency in a computer programming language (Java, JavaScript, or Python)
• Referenceable project-based experience in a team environment
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary, dynamic team environment.
   

• Ability to build and perform automated software testing processes. 
• Experience with QA automated testing tools
• Experience in A/B testing tools.

• Flexible schedule  
• Premium Insurance: We cover up to 80% of the employee premium and combined dependent premium on our base health plan, depending on pay band. We also cover 80% of the premium for employee and dependent Dental and Vision as well as employee premiums for Life and Disability coverage. 
• Retirement: 401k match at 4% gross pay. 
• Paid time off (PTO): vacation, sick leave, Federal holidays, and floating Holidays. 
• Education & Training: We invest our team’s growth offering training opportunities that work for you, such as in-house, online, mentoring, conferences and classroom training.