Test Automation Engineer

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, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.