Software Quality Engineer

Software Quality Engineer Requisition ID 2026-21176 Location US-RI-Middletown Seat Location EB Newport Engineering Office Trade Engineering Shift 1st Security Clearance Required Secret Overview The Newport Engineering Office (NEO) is seeking a highly motivated Software Tester to join our Quality Assurance team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high‑quality software through structured testing activities during each Jira sprint cycle. This role includes executing manual and automated tests, producing accurate and organized documentation, coordinating test activities with other team members, and strategically managing limited test resources to deliver timely, high‑quality, and comprehensive test coverage. This is an opportunity to work with a diverse group of engineers engaged in technically challenging projects for the US Navy. The Sim/Stim group has a strong reputation for producing quality products within a small corporate office that is committed to employee growth and advancement as a key success of the group. Qualifications Required: Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineer or Computer engineering by May 2027 0-5 years of post-graduate engineering experience Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance Preferred: Experience managing or mentoring QA team members Working knowledge of automated testing tools or frameworks such as GTest (C++) and JUnit Experience setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting test environments Familiarity with Agile development practices, particularly Jira-based sprint workflows Experience with software testing methodologies, QA processes, and defect management Experience with both manual and automated software testing techniques Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines Skills Familiarity with Jira Communication, written and verbal Multi-tasking Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within cross‑functional teams Solid organizational skills, including resource coordination and task prioritization Demonstrated ability to write clear and maintainable test plans, test cases, test procedures, test reports, and defect reports Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment Willingness to learn new tools, techniques, and systems Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail Environmental Attributes Inside Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Join our talent pools, get job alerts, and see EB news We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com