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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best, we make them a priority and we never lose focus on the mission. It’s why we’re here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and delivering meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions. Our Space Operations Directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our nation’s security for future generations depends on it. Parsons creates game changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. Are you an experienced Test Automation Engineer looking for an opportunity to grow your skillset? Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help. Our team is looking for an experienced Test Automation Engineer who can work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. In this position, you will be a member of a talented Agile engineering team supporting the development of mission critical mission applications for the space community as a member of Parsons’ Space Operations Directorate. You will work with software engineers and space analysts to ensure the accuracy, integrity and stability of software that is being developed for space tracking and surveillance. This position is in Colorado Springs and requires working in the office a minimum of 2 days a week. Duties and Responsibilities: Develop automated test suites and reporting tools. Develop test plans and procedures to ensure software meets agreed upon expectations. Ensure test plans and procedures provide adequate test coverage for unit tests, automated tests, and functional tests. Augment existing software to add touch points for automated tests. Manage and execute automated/manual test suites. Coordinate with engineers to identify issues. Assist in drafting associated test artifacts and supporting government test events. Required Skills: Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline and 5+ years of experience in software engineering and/or test automation. Additional experience, applicable training and/or certifications may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree. Understanding of the different types and categories of software testing. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel. Familiarity with Java. Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell, Bash) Experience with writing unit tests (e.g. JUnit). Ability to apply a variety of tools and techniques to verify complex business processes via manual, automated, and semi-automated test cases. Experience working with build automation and CI/CD tools (e.g. Git, Gitlab, Jenkins) Self-starter with a strong work ethic that works well with others and who can thrive in a fast-paced environment employing Agile methodologies. Currently hold an active Secret or higher security clearance. Desired Skills: Knowledge of space C2 concepts and terminology is a plus (TLEs, orbital elements, types of messages and formatting, etc.). Experience with UI automation using Selenium. Experience working with Kafka, Kubernetes, Docker. Experience with SQL commands and queries. Possess a Security+ certification or willing to obtain one. Currently hold a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility Security Clearance Requirement: An active Secret security clearance is required for this position. This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. Salary Range: $86,700.00 - $151,700.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to . Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.