Software QA Engineer – (Hybrid - Cape Canaveral, FL)

Software QA Engineer (Hybrid - Cape Canaveral, FL)

We are looking for an Software QA Engineer for a global aerospace company. In this role, you will Design, execute, and automate functional, integration, regression, and performance testing to identify defects, validate software requirements, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software applications.

This is a 12-month contract (extensions likely), 40-hour-per-week (5-day 8-hour shifts per week) role, this is an Hybrid role in Cape Canaveral, FL.

This is a W-2 role as a Stage 4 Solutions employee. Health benefits and 401K are offered.

Responsibilities

• Looking for a motivated Software QA Engineer. The selected engineer will be involved in all phases of the software quality assurance engineering process, including but not limited to:
• Designing, executing, and documenting functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Building and maintaining automated testing tools and frameworks.
• Writing and validating user story acceptance criteria to ensure each feature meets its intended purpose.
• Documenting test findings clearly and concisely for stakeholders.
• Debugging and troubleshooting software issues across platforms.
• Applying continuous improvement methodology to refine test processes, tooling, and overall product quality.
• In this collaborative role you will work with developers, systems engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high quality, reliable custom applications for internal and external partners.

Requirements

• US Citizenship Required and the ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
• 6+ years of experience as an Software Quality Assurance Engineer
• Test Strategy & Planning Define test automation frameworks, test plans, and test cases aligned with program requirements and industry standards.
• Test Execution & Reporting Perform functional, integration, regression, system, and performance testing; log defects, track root cause analysis, and verify fixes; generate clear test reports and metrics.
• Automation & Tooling Develop and maintain automated test suites and CI/CD pipelines; evaluate, configure, and support test tools.
• User Story Acceptance Write precise acceptance criteria for user stories; validate that delivered software meets those criteria before sign off.
• Documentation Produce thorough, traceable documentation of test cases, execution results, and defect investigations.
• Debug & Troubleshoot Diagnose software failures, reproduce issues in test environments, and collaborate with developers to resolve defects.
• Continuous Improvement Identify gaps in test coverage or process inefficiencies and propose enhancements; mentor junior QA staff and assist with onboarding.
• Collaboration & Communication Partner with developers, hardware engineers, and mission planners; participate in design reviews, sprint ceremonies, and risk assessments; provide early stage QA input.
• Bachelors degree

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Software QA Engineer (Hybrid - Cape Canaveral, FL)

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Please feel free to forward this opportunity to others who may be interested.

Stage 4 Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing employees with an inclusive environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions are based on the job requirements and candidates qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion/belief, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Compensation: $85/hr - $95/hr