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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Test Engineer - **Company:** PeopleTec Inc. - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Software Applications, Application Testing, Automation of Tests, Configuration Management, Decision Support Systems, Hardware Design, Issue Tracking Systems, Release Management, Software Requirements Analysis, System Testing, Test Scripts - **Published:** June 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8722888/software-test-engineer ## About the Role R equired Skills/Experience : * Mid: BS and 5 years of experience * Senior: BS and 8 years of experience * Backend testing experience and a developer background * Travel: 10 % * Must be a U.S. Citizen * An active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment. Education Requirements : * Bachelor Degree in related field or in lieu of degree 4 additional years of experience ## Description * Responsible for creating software test and automating test cases, performing application testing, validating bugs, and isolating issues; writing and initiating tests and then analyzing and reporting the test results in the ticketing system; and performing configuration management, change management, and release management. * Tests high performance and large-scale immersive systems. * Evaluates, recommends, and implements automated test tools and strategies. * Designs, implements, and conducts test and evaluation procedures to ensure system requirements are met. * Develops, maintains, and upgrades automated test scripts and architectures for application products. * Also writes, implements, and reports status for system test cases for testing. * Analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports. * Serves as a subject matter specialist providing testing know-how for the support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware applications. * Directs and/or participates in all phases of risk management assessments and software/hardware development with emphasis on analysis of user requirements, test design, and test tools selection. * Designs, plans, creates, executes, and provides System(s) test reports. * Reviews government test plans and test reports for technical competence, effectiveness, and compliance with standards. * Observes and evaluates the execution of customer acceptance test activities. * Performs integration activities involving developed application software. * Identifies and documents problems and issues, providing specific guidance on root-cause and remediation. * Analyzes the requirements for each test event and shall assist in the scheduling of the System(s) non-operational environments test assets. * Supports the presentation and formal review or audit of test results, providing briefing and decision support material. * Maintains and provides controls for multiple test software and hardware baselines. ## Related Videos - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [Are Classical Automation Frameworks Dead? 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