Entry-Level Software Engineer-Test & Verification
The Entry-Level Software Engineer - Test & Verification at Confidential Client is responsible for designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test and verification activities to ensure the quality and reliability of software products for the B-1B Platform. This role involves close collaboration with stakeholders to define requirements and test strategies, setting up test environments, automating tests, and managing test projects within a multifunctional team. The position requires onsite work at Tinker AFB, OK, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking an Entry-Level Software Engineer — Test & Verification to join a software test team supporting the B-1B platform. This role focuses on designing, executing, and documenting test and verification activities to ensure software quality, reliability, and safety.
- Design, develop, and execute test and verification plans for software products
- Partner with stakeholders to review requirements, test objectives, strategies, and testability
- Create test cases, scenarios, and acceptance criteria that map to software requirements
- Set up and configure test environments (hardware, software, network) to replicate production or flight-test conditions
- Execute manual and automated tests; identify, document, and report defects and vulnerabilities
- Produce clear test artifacts: plans, procedures, cases, metrics, and results; maintain them in accordance with data privacy and security standards
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks to increase testing efficiency and repeatability
- Support software test project activities and coordinate across multifunctional teams during integration and verification efforts
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (any discipline)
- U.S. Citizenship required to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance. Ability to obtain a Secret clearance post-start is required.
- Familiarity with the engineering development lifecycle (requirements, design, software, test & integration)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in engineering, computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, or related technical field — or equivalent experience
- Experience or coursework in test automation, test frameworks, and scripting
- Knowledge of software development practices: configuration control, change management, peer review, and problem reporting
- Familiarity with real-time and non-real-time systems, networked applications, monitoring and control software
- Understanding of test program design (design of experiments, test planning, validation)
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Location & Work Type
- This role is expected to be 100% onsite at Tinker AFB / Oklahoma City, OK. The selected candidate must be able to work on-site at the listed location.
- Export-control requirements apply: U.S. Person status (as defined in 22 C.F.R. §120.62) is required.
Security, Eligibility & Other Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
- Confidential Client conducts Conflict of Interest (COI) reviews and post-offer drug screening consistent with a drug-free workplace policy.
- CodeVue Coding Challenge or equivalent technical assessment is required as part of the hiring process; candidates who do not complete assessments will be removed from consideration.
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment-based visa status for this position.
Compensation & Benefits
- Summary Pay Range: USD $66,300 – $89,700 per year (pay will be based on experience, qualifications, and market considerations).
- Confidential Client offers a Total Rewards package that may include medical benefits, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other voluntary programs. Specific programs and eligibility may vary.
Education & Shift
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required.
- Shift: 1st shift.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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