Senior Software Test Engineer

Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking a Test Engineer to play a pivotal role in the testing and validation of cutting-edge Computer Network Operations (CNO) tools. This is a high-impact opportunity to support a highly visible U.S. Government program focused on advanced software development, integration, and testing. If you're passionate about quality, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to contribute to national security, we want to hear from you.

What you will do

• Lead the charge in designing and executing test strategies for complex, mission-critical web applications.
• Own the entire testing lifecycle from planning and execution to reporting and release validation.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to define requirements, assess risks, and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation including test plans, test cases, bug reports, and release notes.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance testing processes, tools, and automation frameworks.
• Serve as a quality advocate, ensuring that every release meets the highest standards of reliability and performance.

What you need to have

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Required to support this mission-critical program.
• Minimum of 10 years or professional experience with 5 years of experience in web application and software system testing.
• Strong ability to lead testing efforts and take full ownership of quality assurance processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-first mindset.
• Proven experience designing, executing, and overseeing software testing in Agile environments.
• Proficiency with issue tracking tools such as JIRA, Trac, or Redmine.
• Strong documentation skills-able to clearly articulate test plans, procedures, and results.
• Ability to work independently, explore solutions, and contribute meaningfully in a team setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related field from an accredited institution.
  (Four additional years of test engineering experience may be substituted for a degree.)

What we'd like you to have

• Mission-Driven Work: Contribute to national security by ensuring the reliability of advanced CNO tools.
• Leadership Opportunity: Take ownership of testing in a high-visibility, high-impact environment.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside top-tier engineers, developers, and mission partners.
• Innovation-Focused: Be part of a team that values continuous improvement and cutting-edge technology.

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.