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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team! In this pivotal role, you will lead the definition, evolution, and continuous improvement of integration testing and Verification & Validation (V&V) processes for advanced unmanned systems. You will shape the overall approach to quality for our controlled work, collaborate closely with a dedicated SDET, and engage constructively with development teams and stakeholders across the program. Because our development teams operate independently, your success will rely on technical credibility, clear communication, and the ability to influence through data, risk insight, and collaboration—rather than formal authority. You will elevate the maturity of our integration and V&V practices while remaining hands-on as needed.
What You'll Be Doing:
Define, implement, and continuously refine processes, standards, metrics, and best practices for integration testing and V&V within the Systems Integration team.
Develop and own the comprehensive test strategy for software-hardware integration, interface validation, system-level behavior, and end-to-end verification—ensuring alignment with program requirements, MOSA principles, and mission objectives.
Partner with the SDET to prioritize automation, review framework design, and ensure automated tests effectively support integration and V&V goals within CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.
Lead the creation of detailed test plans, high-quality test cases, and reusable procedures to ensure thorough coverage of integration points, sensor data flows, autonomy behaviors, and system interactions.
Drive rigorous manual and system-level testing in integration labs and hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) environments; conduct exploratory testing and root-cause analysis of complex defects spanning software, hardware, and interfaces.
Establish and maintain traceability from requirements through test artifacts and results, ensuring documentation meets formal qualification and audit standards.
Collaborate with systems engineers, software developers, and program stakeholders to define acceptance criteria, identify integration risks early, and promote shift-left quality practices where feasible.
Support formal qualification testing, field demonstrations, operational assessments, and customer engagements for USSOCOM unmanned platforms.
Collect, analyze, and present quality data to inform process improvement, release readiness, and risk management decisions.
Travel regularly (approximately 25–50%) to customer sites, integration events, and field activities to support quality initiatives and end-user engagement.
Operate in accordance with DoD, USSOCOM, and program security requirements in a fast-paced, sometimes classified environment.
Required Clearance:
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must have an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
8+ years of progressive experience in software quality assurance, system testing, or V&V, with significant focus on complex integration environments. Additional years' experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Demonstrated experience establishing or significantly maturing integration testing, system-level testing, or V&V processes and standards in distributed quality ownership environments.
Deep knowledge of quality assurance principles, test methodologies, risk-based testing, and best practices—beyond routine test-case execution.
Proven ability to influence technical and program stakeholders without direct authority; experience collaborating effectively with independent or resistant development teams.
Strong hands-on skills in manual, exploratory, and system-level testing of software-hardware integrated systems.
Solid understanding of systems engineering principles, interface management, and integration & verification processes.
Experience with modern test management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and maintaining requirements traceability.
Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills; ability to thrive in an Agile/Scrum environment while driving process discipline.
Willingness to travel 25–50%.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience supporting DoD or USSOCOM programs, particularly in unmanned systems, autonomy, sensor fusion, or MOSA-based architectures.
Background with hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), integration labs, autonomy simulation, or sensor test environments.
Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD or DevSecOps pipelines (ability to guide and review automation is more important than day-to-day framework ownership).
Prior experience in classified development environments.
Relevant certifications (ISTQB Advanced, or equivalent) or formal systems/V&V training.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- U.S. Citizen
- Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field (or additional years' experience in lieu of degree)
- 8+ years progressive experience in software quality assurance, system testing, or V&V with focus on complex integration environments
- Demonstrated experience establishing or maturing integration testing, system-level testing, or V&V processes and standards
- Deep knowledge of QA principles, test methodologies, and risk-based testing
- Ability to influence technical and program stakeholders without direct authority
- Strong hands-on skills in manual, exploratory, and system-level testing of software-hardware integrated systems
- Solid understanding of systems engineering principles, interface management, and integration & verification processes
- Experience with test management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and maintaining requirements traceability
- Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills; ability to work in Agile/Scrum while enforcing process discipline
- Willingness to travel approximately 25-50%
- Operate in accordance with DoD, USSOCOM, and program security requirements in classified environments
- Experience supporting DoD or USSOCOM programs, unmanned systems, autonomy, sensor fusion, or MOSA-based architectures
- Background with hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL), integration labs, autonomy simulation, or sensor test environments
- Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD or DevSecOps pipelines (guidance/review capability)
- Prior experience in classified development environments
- Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB Advanced) or formal systems/V&V training
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
