AUTOMATED TEST ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION

An Automated Test Engineer is someone who prevents bad code from reaching users. In SaaS environments where continuous deployment pipelines push releases daily or weekly, a gap in test coverage becomes a customer-facing defect before anyone can catch it manually. This role owns the automated test suite - from unit-level coverage through user interface validation - and holds the standard that determines whether a build ships or stalls. It operates inside engineering squads, reporting into quality or engineering leadership, and is distinct from manual QA in that it authors the systems that test other systems.

As the Automated Test Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks that enforce release quality across web and SaaS application deployments, serving as the engineering team's last line of defense before code reaches production. You sit within an Agile delivery team, working alongside developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to embed quality at every stage of the development cycle.

Career Impact: Engineers who own automated test infrastructure in SaaS companies develop a dual fluency - software development and quality systems - that commands distinct market value compared to either discipline alone.

Business Impact: When test coverage is shallow or automation is absent, customer-facing defects ship; this role directly determines defect escape rate and the reliability of every production release the team ships.

Growth Opportunity: Moving from test automation into senior quality engineering, SDET, or platform engineering roles becomes a credible path after owning a test suite that runs against live SaaS deployments.

• Design and implement automated test suites covering UI, integration, and regression scenarios across web application deployments.
• Develop test cases and acceptance criteria in collaboration with product owners to ensure testability is built into every user story.
• Enforce code quality standards through test reviews and internal audits of automated test components before merge.
• Monitor test coverage metrics, defect escape rates, and environment stability to report quality posture to engineering leadership.
• Execute exploratory and manual tests for scenarios where automation is not yet feasible or cost-effective.
• Collaborate with DevOps and platform engineers to integrate test pipelines into continuous integration and deployment workflows.
• Analyze root causes of recurring defects and recommend process or coverage changes to prevent recurrence.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2 or more years of automated software testing experience, with demonstrated ownership of a test suite in a production environment.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language used to author and maintain automated tests.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns, code quality principles, and the conditions that make software testable.
• Experience working within Agile or Scrum delivery teams, including participation in sprint planning and story-level test design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document test plans and present quality findings clearly.

• Prior experience testing web-based user interfaces across multiple browsers, devices, and operating systems.
• Familiarity with behavior-driven development frameworks and their application to acceptance test authoring.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines within a SaaS or cloud-hosted application environment.
• Knowledge of load and performance testing concepts applicable to high-availability SaaS platforms.

• Defect escape rate, measuring how many production bugs passed through automated test coverage.
• Automated test coverage percentage, reflecting the share of critical user paths protected by the suite.
• Mean time to detect, tracking how quickly the automated suite flags a failing build after a code push.
• Manual-to-automated test ratio, showing progress toward reduced reliance on manual regression cycles.
• Sprint test completion rate, measuring whether test cases are authored and executed within the same sprint as the feature.
• Typical tools: test automation frameworks (commonly Selenium or Robot Framework); CI platforms (commonly Jenkins or Bamboo); source control (commonly Git or Bitbucket).

• Base Salary Range: $85,000 to $125,000 annually depending on experience and location.
• Bonus: Annual performance bonus of 5% to 10% of base salary.
• Equity: Stock options or RSUs common at growth-stage SaaS companies.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer typically covers 70% to 100% of premiums.
• PTO: 15 to 20 days annually, plus public holidays; unlimited PTO increasingly common in SaaS.
• Common Perks: Remote or hybrid work flexibility, home office stipend, professional development budget.

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Candidates are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should notify the hiring team in advance. Employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a background check. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

The Automated Test Engineer owns software quality design and testing processes across an Engineering team, building and improving those processes through automation against user interface and cloud infrastructure targets, with direct impact on product delivery. Working closely with DevOps, Architects, and Quality Engineering peers, the Automated Test Engineer shapes team velocity by advocating for early testing, authoring automation components, and reporting on coverage metrics and environment ratings.

Key Responsibilities

• Be involved in establishing, developing, maintaining, and enforcing best quality processes and procedures within and across scrum teams.
• Work with DevOps, Architects, and others in Quality Engineering to create world-class automated test suites.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain automation components in Python, integrating with modern automation tools such as Jenkins, Robot Frameworks, Bamboo, SonarCloud, Jest, Yarn, Cake, and Docker.
• Advocate for opportunities to test early and automate fail-fast capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with scrum teams to maintain and improve team velocity.
• Contribute to story design and bug-fix discussions with an eye toward testability.
• Implement new technologies and techniques and adapt to progressively improving SDLC requirements.
• Measure and report on software quality through bug tracking, environment rating, and coverage metrics.
• Execute manual tests when automation is not possible.
• Be a quality evangelist across cross-functional, agile teams and drive innovation while treating everyone fairly and respectfully.

Core Functions

• 4-year degree in a computing field or equivalent experience with a solid foundation in modern software development practices.
• Prior experience testing user interfaces on the web.
• Deep understanding of code practices that drive quality, reusability, and maintainability.
• Passion for agile mindset including scrum and kanban.
• Knowledge of software design patterns and anti-patterns.
• Performs quality reviews and internal audits.
• Analyzes statistical data and product specifications to establish quality and reliability objectives.
• Experience with or desire to learn the Atlassian stack including Jira, Confluence, and BitBucket.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy under deadline pressures.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with ability to manage many concurrent tasks.

Reporting to test team leadership, the Automated Test Engineer delivers automated software test coverage for complex defense systems, acting as SW Testing SME with 3+ years of prior experience and coding/scripting ability in C++, ROS, and C#. Partnering with integrated product teams, developers, and program management, the Automated Test Engineer contributes to test planning meetings, requirement analysis, and status reporting that keep highly complex system programs on track.

Primary Duties

• Act as SW Testing SME to the test team, providing experience and knowledge of automated testing techniques, tools, and processes.
• Analyze requirements and prepare a query list; ask meaningful questions to clarify incomplete requirements for effective testing.
• Write and execute test cases to find system bugs including UI and usability issues; conduct exploratory testing.
• Check consistency across devices, browsers, and operating systems.
• Provide inputs on high-level test scenarios, challenges, risks, resources, and test estimates during test planning meetings.
• Identify and prioritize test conditions addressing product risks and features; design test cases and sets of test cases to cover test conditions.
• Identify necessary test data to support test conditions; develop test procedures, test plans, test cases, and status reports for management.

Skills & Qualifications

• Active US DoD SECRET Security Clearance required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Physics, or Applied Math.
• 3+ years of prior automated software test experience.
• Coding/scripting ability in MATLAB, Python, C++, ROS, or C#.
• Familiarity with sound software engineering principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Unix/Linux, C, and C++ are desired.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision and demonstrate independent ownership of tasking.

Sitting at the intersection of cloud infrastructure engineering and federal IT operations, the Automated Test Engineer leads load, stress, and regression testing in virtualized environments under the GSM-O II contract, supporting the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office with at least 10 years of hands-on engineering experience. Operating across continuous integration, release management, and training functions, the Automated Test Engineer builds end-user knowledge transfer materials and maintains a CESO-accessible portal that sustains operational readiness for mission partners.

Duties

• Lead and manage test teams, conducting load, stress, and regression testing in a cloud environment.
• Provide continuous development and integration including operational engineering, release management, implementation, migration, and training.
• Develop, document, and maintain functional, integration, security, and load/stress testing procedures.
• Document and deliver an approach for automated acceptance testing and integration/regression testing for all new applications and capabilities.
• Participate in and manage the release management process, procedures, policies, and overall Release Management Plan and Schedule.
• Conduct site surveys to assess existing equipment and software to validate release package requirements and dependencies.
• Facilitate migration of customer data onto the CESO architecture; develop, document, and maintain implementation, migration, training, and knowledge transfer procedures.
• Develop end-user training materials and maintain a CESO-accessible knowledge database/portal.

Required Qualifications

• BS and 12+ years of hands-on engineering and administration experience in virtualized environments, ideally with federal government.
• IAT Level II Baseline Certification such as CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP.
• Ability to obtain an Amazon Developer certification within 120 days.
• Current Top Secret w/SCI (TS/SCI) eligibility required.
• Active TS/SCI + CI Poly preferred.
• Some candidates will be required to obtain CI Poly.
• Strong knowledge of networking, operating systems, virtualization, VM image builds, and security hardening.
• Experience working in a high op-temp, top secret environment.
• Prior experience with DISA and DISA's support to mission partners.

A key member of the E&PS Test Services team, the Automated Test Engineer leads test coordination, facility design, and capital projects for engine product lines, building quality data deliverables that serve internal customers through development, certification, and qualification test programs. Collaborating across sister groups, ISC partners, outside suppliers, and Honeywell business units, the Automated Test Engineer leverages advanced knowledge of gas turbine engine test systems to maximize facility uptime and return on investment.

Accountabilities

• Drive effective communication with internal customers and suppliers with excellent tactical horizontal alignment.
• Act as the single point of contact for E&PS Test Services while developing and maturing Engines and Power Systems test solutions.
• Lead the design, procurement, fabrication, and maintenance of test equipment and facilities in support of development, demonstration, certification, and qualification tests.
• Lead workflow management via the Work Request System including coordination with all test services functions, Honeywell partners, and outside suppliers.
• Drive upgrade and maintenance of test facilities and equipment to maximize uptime while optimizing return on investment.
• Coordinate with sister groups and ISC regarding improvement and utilization of shared resources including people, equipment, and facilities.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; minimum 1 year of directly related Engineering experience, or Master's Degree in lieu of Bachelor's with equivalent experience.
• Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirements.
• Demonstrated gas turbine engine test experience including aptitude for complex facility systems such as mechanical, fluid flow, hydraulics, pneumatics, data, and automation.
• Demonstrated Earned Value Management Skills.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills; ability to manage cross-functional teams and guide teams to data-driven decisions while balancing risks and rewards.
• Self-motivated with ability to work with little supervision; willing to occasionally work non-standard hours and support three-shift operations.

Embedded within the Arkansas Design Center engineering team, the Automated Test Engineer supports design of equipment used in electrical testing of high-speed cable assemblies built to standards including Ethernet, Infiniband, and Fibre Channel. Working closely with multifunctional teams across global manufacturing regions, the Automated Test Engineer leads integration of custom circuit boards and mechanical fixtures with off-the-shelf test equipment to deliver validated, globally deployable production test systems.

Key Deliverables

• Perform electrical testing of high-speed cable assemblies.
• Integrate custom designed circuit boards and mechanical fixtures with off-the-shelf test equipment such as digital sampling oscilloscopes, TDR modules, and network analyzers.
• Analyze test data using statistical modeling tools.
• Perform root cause and corrective action analysis and write summary reports.
• Develop, integrate, and upgrade software for high-speed test systems across manufacturing regions including China, Philippines, India, and Mexico.
• Work closely with multifunctional teams to upgrade globally deployable automated production test systems for cable assembly products.
• Create system designs coordinating mechanical fixture design, PCB design, hardware integration, software development, documentation, and performance testing.
• Create test plans, conduct software reviews, perform system verification and validation, and document results.
• Maintain records for project execution, schedule, and budget.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Mechanical, Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field; Master's degree preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma yellow or green belt training.
• Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, TDR modules, VNAs, and bit error rate testers.
• Experience with software development processes, test system operations, and analyzing data with logical reasoning.
• Knowledge of RF/microwave transmission line theory and understanding of high-speed cable products.
• Experience with C, Python, or other programming languages to automate processes.
• RF/microwave circuit design and PCB layout with tools such as Mentor Graphics PADS or Cadence Allegro.
• Experience with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL or MySQL.
• Electromagnetic simulation with tools such as Ansys HFSS or CST Microwave Studio.

Reliable SaaS deployment and SLA attainment depend on the Automated Test Engineer, who designs, builds, and operates the infrastructure and configuration of cloud applications with a focus on automation and infrastructure as code within the SMX Cloud Services business unit. Based within a team of Cloud Architects and Cloud Engineers, the Automated Test Engineer leads scrums, shapes scalability plans, and interfaces with Product Managers and Product Owners to translate requirements into stories and epics that drive project execution.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure that SLAs are met in executing operational tasks.
• Evaluate performance trends and expected changes in demand and capacity, and establish appropriate scalability plans.
• Design, build, manage, and operate the infrastructure and configuration of SaaS applications with a focus on automation and infrastructure as code.
• Troubleshoot and solve customer issues on production deployments.
• Perform detailed scoping of features.
• Interface with Product Manager and Product Owner to refine requirements and translate requirements to stories and epics.

Background & Experience

• MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience; Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred.
• Clearance: TS/SCI CI Poly required.
• 3+ years of experience in Operations, Continuous Integration and Deployment.
• 3+ years experience in modern software paradigms including cloud applications and serverless architectures.
• Some experience with front-end frameworks such as React, Angular and Bootstrap a solid plus.
• Experience in languages and infrastructure such as Terraform, Go, Python, C, C++, and scripting is mandatory.
• Experience working within an Agile/Scrum SDLC.
• Team lead experience.
• Experience working with global and remote teams.
• Experience in full-stack development.
• 3+ years writing production back-end/embedded systems code.
• Experience with a pair programming model highly desirable.
• Experience with agile methodologies and ability to lead scrums.
• 3+ years Cloud Infrastructure: Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform & Azure.
• 3+ years of technical experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred or equivalent years of experience and certifications.

Automated Test Engineer leads a team of test engineers within Las Vegas Sands Corp, managing hiring, performance evaluation, and code review processes to ensure client-side and server-side code meets security and quality standards in a regulated gaming environment. The work directly supports the company's commitment to professional conduct and policy adherence, with the Automated Test Engineer operating at a senior level under Las Vegas Sands Corp's departmental standards and rules of conduct.

What You'll Do

• Manage and mentor test engineers including hiring, organizing work, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to policies.
• Review and test client code to ensure compliance with best practices and high quality standards.
• Make recommendations on how to improve the quality and security of client code.
• Attempt to break server code in unique and creative ways and work closely with developers to improve it.
• Perform all job responsibilities at a senior level with limited direct supervision.
• Attend work as scheduled on a consistent and regular basis and perform other related duties as assigned.

Professional Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; at least 21 years of age; proof of authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any certification or license, as required by law or policy.
• 5+ years experience building and maintaining automated test code.
• Experience with test driven development.
• Experience writing code tests in Golang using unit test runner.
• Knowledge of Golang.
• Knowledge of load testing and gPRC preferred.
• Strong network communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in spoken and written form.
• Physically access assigned workspace areas with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work remotely as necessary.
• Work indoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to, CRT, noise, and dust.
• Utilize laptop and standard keyboard to perform essential functions of the job.

The Automated Test Engineer delivers requirements verification, test plan creation, and regulatory compliance documentation for highly complex DoD system programs in support of a Test Department Manager and Test Director. Success in the position means coordinating subcontractors and OGA personnel, analyzing customer data to confirm satisfaction, and briefing senior stakeholders across all project phases to ensure test objectives are met on schedule.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Coordinate with subcontractors and OGA personnel in the identification and completion of all test and regulatory requirements in accordance with test plans and procedures.
• Complete requirements verification and validation documentation and reports.
• Create test plans and detailed step-by-step test procedures to satisfy requirements.
• Support the Test Director in the execution of highly complex tests according to approved procedures.
• Ensure customer requirements are met by analyzing data to determine customer satisfaction; develop mitigation strategies for identified issues and follow up to ensure resolution.
• Provide the Test Department Manager with timely information and periodic reports on the overall status of all assigned projects.
• Participate in integrated product teams to formulate, establish, and coordinate customer requirements; develop and deliver briefings to senior stakeholders across all project phases.

Position Requirements

• BS degree in a related discipline.
• 3–10 years of applicable experience.
• Must currently possess an active and transferrable DoD security clearance with current investigation per contract requirements.
• Experience in the T&E of DoD Radars, Electronic Warfare, or C-UAS systems desired.
• Creative with strong problem-solving skills and ability to work well under stressful situations.
• Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, AL area; travel 25–35%.

Embedded within a cybersecurity program team, the Automated Test Engineer advances test and evaluation coverage for advanced cybersecurity capabilities by analyzing system requirements, acquisition plans, and concept of operations documents to develop T&E Strategy, Master Plans, and Event Test Plans. Working closely with other test organizations and program management, the Automated Test Engineer integrates specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system maturity and performance areas, ensuring all deviations from customer requirements are documented and resolved.

Engineering Responsibilities

• Define, plan, and perform test assignments involving test and verification requirements relative to complex software and hardware systems.
• Establish automated test methods using Selenium; develop test plans and requirements, write test procedures and reports, and conduct tests.
• Participate in test readiness reviews and design reviews, and conduct audits of test programs and facilities.
• Apply Java software development experience and knowledge to ensure test validity, integrity, and execution.
• Conduct tests collaborating with others in establishing language, database, and computer requirements and configuration management techniques.
• Perform test planning and implementation using state-of-the-art technologies.
• Develop and maintain test documentation including plans, procedures, reports, etc.
• Analyze test results.
• Document and keep program management informed of any and all deviations from customer requirements.
• Demonstrate experience and/or familiarity with Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• End-to-end IV&V (Integration, Verification & Validation) processes and methodologies.
• Tools for requirements management, software development, discrepancy reporting and configuration management.
• Test script development.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
• A minimum of (8) years of relevant work experience.
• Certifications related to Agile development and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) such as Scrum Master, Release Train Engineer (RTE), Product Owner, SAFe Agilist (SA), SAFe Practitioner (SP) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC).
• Two years of experience developing code with Java.
• Hands-on Linux experience.
• Hands-on and meaningful experience with selenium automated test tools.
• Experience with Agile Software Development.
• Experience with requirements development and management.
• Ability to plan and conduct security testing.
• Meaningful and relevant experience in developing test procedures.
• Experience with systems engineering and configuration management processes.
• Ability to generate IV&V CDRLs and other test-related documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and physical locations.
• Technical understanding of cybersecurity attack techniques and associated mitigation techniques.