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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Serious Game Tester - **Company:** HigherEchelon, Inc. - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Android Software Development, Apple IOS, Confluence, JIRA, Video Game Development, Game Engine, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Integrated Development Environments, Perforce, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, SC Clearance, Bug Reporting, Atlassian Tools, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9031918/serious-game-tester ## About the Role * Possess a demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines, prioritize workload, manage time efficiently, and work in a team environment, * Some experience (through education or professional) testing entertainment or serious games. * Must be a U.S. Citizen * Must have or be eligible to receive a Secret clearance. Desired Skills: * Experience with the life cycle of design of game development from concept through project completion. * Experience working in a hybrid development environment with remote and on-site team members. * Experience working within an Agile Scrum framework. * Experience with agile project management software, specifically the Atlassian suite (JIRA / Confluence). * Experience with version control software (such as Perforce). * Experience testing Unity and Unreal based products * Experience testing games on any/all of the following platforms: Windows, iOS, Android, Web, VR (primarily HTC Vive and Meta Quest), AR (primarily mobile-based AR). * Experience testing game-based products with hardware-in-the-loop integration. Education and Experience: * Bachelor's in a technical discipline related to game development and 3 years of related experience * 6 years of additional professional experience as a game tester, software test engineer, or related field. ## Description Seeking a highly motivated Serious Game Tester to support the development of serious games and virtual trainers. We use the phrase "serious games" to describe a variety of applications that use gaming technologies or mechanics for a purpose other than strictly entertainment. You will be a key member of an agile scrum development team working closely with fellow developers on the development of these products. This position is a hybrid role requiring the candidate to be in or relocate to Huntsville, AL. Depending on the project(s) you will be supporting, some or all tasking can be completed remotely. Some projects require testing on hardware that is located on Redstone Arsenal. Responsibilities and Requirements: * Interact with team members, customers, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop products utilizing the Unity and Unreal game engines in an Agile Scrum framework. * Contribute creatively to the end-to-end game development process. * Review software requirements and prepare test plans. * Execute various tests (usability, regression, etc.) on the in-development software. * Manage any internal and external test groups (Alpha, Beta, Release Candidate) for the software. * Provide testing reports and issue bug reports to the development team. * Take ownership of his/her work as a highly motivated self-starter. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Xcode development redefAIned](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100195-xcode-development-redefained) - [Winning talents through play - Corporate Gaming with AKEYI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1062-winning-talents-through-play-corporate-gaming-with-akeyi) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [Harnessing Apple Intelligence: Live Coding with Swift for iOS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1515-harnessing-apple-intelligence-live-coding-with-swift-for-ios) ## Related Articles - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)