Software Test Engineer Job at Astrion (San Antonio/JBSA Lackland)

Software Test Engineer

Astrion

Location:
United States , San Antonio/JBSA Lackland

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
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Job Description:

Software Test Engineer - Senior for the TMAS 2 Contract, supporting the 47 Cyberspace Test Squadron. Our cybersecurity test team is searching for new members that can help us conduct system security analysis on systems and/or software to understand and identify vulnerabilities. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment, learning new technology areas, this is the place for you. We provide a number of opportunities to learn ranging from on-the-job training with other team members to formal courses for unique technology areas. We realize that no one will have all of these qualifications. We are looking for people that can bring a strong foundation in one of the listed areas and are motivated to learn the others. Position responsibilities can span from compliance testing to penetration testing, depending on skillset.

Job Responsibility:

Support test managers in the development of test plans, reports and customer communications following established test methodologies and procedures
Prepare Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) test cases, and perform functional testing at the system, interoperability, and integration test levels on various systems and networks under the direction of a Senior Test Engineer
Participate in all phases of software and hardware development to include requirements development, risk assessments, and evaluation criteria refinement
Coordinate with customers, test engineers and range engineers to ensure the test infrastructure meet desired test objectives and data collection requirements
Actively participate throughout the acquisition process in order to influence development of a testable capability or product
Compile and analyze test results data to determine conformity of the product or capability to the requirements
Document change requests/deficiencies of the product or capability as a result of test data analysis

Requirements:

Master's degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of 10 years of technical experience is required. Additional experience ay be substituted for education
Requires an active and fully adjudicated TS/SCI security clearance, and the ability maintain a TS/SCI security clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required
Must obtain the ISTQB CTFL certification within 6 months of hire
Must obtain the ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level-Test Analyst (CTAL-TA) certification within 2 years of hire
Advanced experience with Windows (Power Shell) and Linux (Kali and Ubuntu) command line interface
Intermediate ability to interface effectively with customers, end-users, technical leads, and program management throughout the full software development lifecycle
Intermediate experience designing, writing, reviewing, and executing test plans, procedures, reports, and technical documentation
Excellent self-initiative and self-motivation with the ability to work under minimal supervision
Analytical skills and problem-solving skills
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills in English
Intermediate ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and innovations
Intermediate experience with the Microsoft Office Suite
Basic understanding of the Agile mindset and methodologies, including Agile project management

Nice to have:

Knowledgeable on various Software Development Lifecycles
Advanced experience working in Windows, Linux (Kali and Ubuntu), and VMware environments
Intermediate experience with Agile/Scrum Framework and Issue Management Tools (e.g., Confluence, Jira, Azure DevOps)
Intermediate knowledge in Web technologies, Mobile technologies, Embedded systems, Communication protocols, or Data science
Working knowledge of OSI model, TCP/IP networking, architecture, and core technologies (e.g. Network traffic collection and analysis, enterprise network architecture, routers, mail and web servers, Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems, firewalls, anti-virus tools, network traffic generation)
Basic knowledge of systems engineering concepts, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) applications

What we offer:

Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Professional development
Multiple healthcare benefits package options
401K with employer matching
Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 11, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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