Software Test Engineer-Clearance Required

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Top Secret cleared Software Test Engineer focused on Agile software development methods to provide technical support to a program within USSF, Command and Control Systems. This is an onsite role in El Segundo, CA.

Responsibilities for Software Test Engineer:

• Document program software test strategy and plans, software test scenarios and software test requirements in development contractor contractual documents and Government program office documentation.
• Work with development contractors to ensure developmental software test objectives are consistent with applicable standards, instruction, and policy.
• Work with Government developmental and operational software test agencies/organizations to develop the adequate software test methodology consistent with the program manager’s expectations and other external stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Lead and/or participate in software test working groups which plan, status, and discuss software test related matters.

Qualifications for Software Test Engineer:

• Bachelors Degree in a technical degree pursuit and 10+ years of relevant experience. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Software test background-space systems is a plus.
• Requires an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a SCI clearance (willing to consent to a counter-intelligence polygraph examination)
• Background in Agile Software Development with experience in the following areas:
  • Program Management (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, etc)
  • Development (e.g., DevOps, Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment, etc)
  • Architecture (e.g., Docker Containers, Kubernetes, etc)
  • Infrastructure (e.g., Cloud - Platform One)

 Compensation for Software Test Engineer:

•  Pay Range: $160,000 - $200,000 (based on years of experience and education)
• Benefits: Cigna medical, dental, vision, 401k, 2+ weeks PTO and 11 Federal Holidays

*Please note this job is open for applications on 04/23/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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