CTI, a Parsons Company, is seeking a Quality Manager to support a major Department of Defense software initiative by building and leading its quality assurance practices from the ground up for USSOCOM Unmanned Autonomous Systems Interoperability
Requirements
- Strong, multi-domain technology understanding, including multiple programming languages, API layers, security protocol systems, operating systems, edge computing systems, and how these interoperate
- Experience with edge computing platforms, embedded systems, or IoT is a plus
- Familiarity with scaled agile methodologies (e.g., SAFe)
- Knowledge of coordinating external contractors' efforts as they relate to QA
- Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB) is favorable
- Background in autonomous systems, robotics, or drones, including testing of safety-critical systems, is highly desirable
- Experience with TestRail, Bash, Python, Kubernetes, Docker Compose, Gitlab
Responsibilities
- Will standup a software quality assurance program for USSOCOM Unmanned Autonomous Systems Interoperability
- Facilitate quality management requirements and guide quality assurance engineers across USSOCOM SOF AT&L programs
- Assist in establishing an integration lab for SOCOM unmanned autonomy initiatives
- Develop quality assurance test plans for USSOCOM integration exercises
- Create and review comprehensive test plans to guide testing processes and ensure thorough coverage
- Documenting detailed testing strategies to provide clarity and guidance for testing activities
- Developing testing routines, automation frameworks, and procedures to streamline the testing process
Other
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or 7–10 years of professional software testing experience
- Must have an active U.S. government Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain SCI eligibility
- U.S. Citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- Excellent internal and external communication and collaboration abilities
- Regular travel to customer sites to support customer quality initiatives and development personnel
