Test Automation Engineer

Job Description
We are looking for a highly skilled Test Automation Engineer to join our technical program driving the Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) cloud platform that supports collection, management and analysis of digital engineering information in an architecture that provides seamless digital thread and enables tool interoperability, including data structures suitable for AI applications. This program delivers engineering services for Linux and Windows cloud-based infrastructure as well as sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, data center hosted servers, Cloud services as well as virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services include modern application technology including containerized solutions with orchestrated workflows. This is a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience on one of the most complex and high-profile programs within the government customer community.
Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts, frameworks, and tools to validate system functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Create test plans, identifying automation opportunities, executing regression tests, and collaborating with engineers to analyze bugs and ensure high-quality capabilities are fielded.

• Design, code, and maintain automated test scripts.
• Build, configure, and maintain scalable automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, etc.) to streamline testing processes.
• Analyze requirements to define the automation scope, select appropriate test cases for automation, and create comprehensive test plans.
• Run automated suites, analyze execution results, and identify, record, and track defects.
• Develop and execute automated regression tests to ensure new changes do not break existing functionality.
• Partner with managers and engineers to understand requirements, discuss defects, and provide status reports on quality metrics.
• Configure test environments and integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Research, evaluate, and implement new testing tools and technologies to improve efficiency.
• Create and update technical documentation (e.g. user guides, infrastructure diagrams) as well as prepare technical presentations for government and senior leadership
• Communicate effectively in a group environment with technical and non-technical, management and customer both written and verbally
• Utilize robust troubleshooting skills while applying solid engineering rigor to include configuration management and testing

Location and Hours
Sterling, VA M-F with core hours of 0900 - 1500
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 5+ years' experience in designing and executing automated system testing plus a Bachelor's degree is required.
• Must meet DOD 8570 requirements (Security+ CE Certification at minimum)
• Demonstrated expertise as a Test Automation Engineer delivering similar scope projects
• Experience developing scripts using selenium, cucumber, bash, PowerShell, Ansible, and groovy (Jenkins)
• Expertise with Test Automation Frameworks: Linear Frameworks, Modular Frameworks, Data Driven Frameworks, Behavior Driven Frameworks (Would be a bonus for future AI development)
• An understanding of Load Testing verses Functional Testing with a demonstrated ability to analyze test results
• Understanding of all security related requirements in secure environments
• Familiar with Agile Methodologies and ability to accurately decompose tasks for Jira stories
• Expert troubleshooting and solutioning skills
• Strong technical documentation skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Experience with other Cloud environments (Azure, Google, Oracle, IBM)
• Experience with IBM Enterprise Lifecycle Management, TeamWork Cloud/Cameo experience, Microsoft Project and/or Tableau
• Familiarity with reviewing and responding to system alerts from visualization applications such as Grafana
• Understanding of working in ServiceNow Assist with leading and overseeing a total system perspective including technical understanding of relationships, dependencies and requirements of cloud and hybrid services, infrastructure and security domains

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
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.