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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented system Test Engineer to join our team! You will be part of the team to fully test and verify hybrid solutions for our growing cyber solutions line of business. You will be responsible for manual and automated test execution, accurate record-keeping of the results, and support to the issue resolution process.
This is a hands-on role on a mission-critical program. Your work directly contributes to matters of national security. You will help the team evolve a TRL-5 prototype system into a TRL-8 product in support of a classified customer pilot deployment.
What You'll Be DoingExecute manual, automated, and semi-automated test procedures according to approved test plans in an agile and fast-paced environment
Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing as assigned
Follow documented test steps and verify actual system behavior against expected results
Capture test evidence, logs, screenshots and other supporting material
Support test planning, setup, environment validation, and test data preparation
Support the root cause investigation and issue resolution processes
Re-execute tests to verify fixes and confirm defect resolution
Support continuous improvement of the verification processes and tools
Associate’s degree, technical training, or relevant experience in software testing, system testing, or quality assurance; equivalent practical experience may be considered
2+ years of systems engineering or related experience
Experience executing test cases and documenting results
Experience with Agile software development environments
Experience with test management, defect tracking, and requirements traceability tools
Working knowledge of networking protocols, services, and encapsulation techniques (e.g. TCP/IP (V4/V6), UDP, HTTPS, DNS, DHCP)
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured procedures
Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical team members
Basic troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
An active TS/SCI security clearance is required for this position
Familiarity with test automation frameworks and API testing tools, to include hybrid on-premises and cloud environments
Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Postman, Robot Framework, JUnit, or similar testing platforms
Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash
Experience testing web applications, APIs, microservices, or data-driven systems
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: $74,800.00 - $130,900.00We 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
- Associate's degree, technical training, or relevant experience in software/system testing or quality assurance (or equivalent practical experience)
- 2+ years of systems engineering or related experience
- Experience executing test cases and documenting results
- Experience with Agile software development environments
- Experience with test management, defect tracking, and requirements traceability tools
- Working knowledge of networking protocols and services (TCP/IP (V4/V6), UDP, HTTPS, DNS, DHCP)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured procedures
- Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical team members
- Basic troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
- An active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
- Familiarity with test automation frameworks and API testing tools (e.g., hybrid on-prem/cloud)
- Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Postman, Robot Framework, JUnit, or similar
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash
- Experience testing web applications, APIs, microservices, or data-driven systems
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.
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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.
