Jr. Software Test Engineer

  • System One
  • Huntsville, Alabama
  • 09/09/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Job Description Job Description

Job Title: Jr. Software Test Engineer (Contract-to-Hire)Location: Huntsville, AL (On-site)Security Clearance: Active Secret preferred OR ability to obtain Pay Rate: $62-68/hr (W2)

About the role

Join a team supporting defense/tactical systems where you'll help test and validate software used for mission-critical tools and applications. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career to grow alongside experienced test engineers while working on meaningful programs.

What you'll do

  • Help create and execute test plans, test strategies, and test cases
  • Perform automated testing and support the test framework/infrastructure
  • Assist with integration testing and some manual testing
  • Review, edit, and create engineering/test documentation (industry-standard formats)
  • Work closely with software developers and cross-functional team members
  • Support formal qualification testing, fielding, and ongoing maintenance as needed

What we're looking for (must-haves)

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field (CS, Software Engineering, Computer/Electrical/Aerospace Engineering, Math, etc.) with 3.0+ GPA
  • 2+ years of relevant technical experience (with a BS)
  • Active Secret clearance OR ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
  • Hands-on experience with software testing on complex projects
  • Experience with test automation
  • Programming experience in one or more: C#/.NET, C, C++, Java, Python, or Ruby
  • Strong communication skills (able to share updates clearly with teammates and stakeholders)

Nice-to-haves

  • Automated UI testing experience
  • Familiarity with standards/processes like IEEE 12207, CMMI, DO-178C/DO-278, MIL-STD-882E, RMF
  • Exposure to CI/CD, containerization, microservices
  • Experience testing systems related to navigation, mission planning, sensors, guidance & control
  • Familiarity with MBSE/SysML and hardware-software integration concepts

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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