The Lockwood Group logo

Software Quality Assurance / Tester

The Lockwood Group Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States

onsitecontract
Posted Feb 26, 2026Apply by Mar 28, 2026

Role & seniority: Software Quality Assurance Analyst / Tester (senior, ≥10 years overall experience)

Stack/tools: DoD weapon systems QA/verification/validation; software and hardware system integration; structured engineering and acquisition environments; active DoD Secret clearance required

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Conduct quality assurance activities for C5ISR hardware and software systems in a government program office

  • Support verification, validation, and testing to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance

  • Validate system functionality and assist in documentation and audit trails for DoD programs

Must-have skills

  • BS degree

  • ≥10 years of relevant experience; ≥5 years in DoD contracting for major weapon systems

  • Experience with software QA, testing, verification, or validation

  • Strong analytical and documentation abilities

  • Ability to operate within structured DoD engineering/acquisition environments

  • Active DoD Secret clearance

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with C5ISR or tactical networks

  • Familiarity with Army acquisition lifecycle processes

  • Experience with system integration labs, developmental testing, or operational test events

  • Prior programs located at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG)

Location & work type: Full-time role located within 50 miles of Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD; on-site government program environment

Full Description

Location: Within a 50-mile radius of Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD

Clearance: Active DoD Secret (Required)

Status: Full-Time

Client Internal: R66262 | SOC 15-1253

Project Overview – PTSS C5ISR Hardware & Software Program

The Lockwood Group is seeking a Software Quality Assurance and Tester to support a C5ISR hardware and software effort for a U.S. Army customer located at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. This program provides engineering, programmatic, and lifecycle support to enhance mission-critical command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C5ISR) capabilities in support of Army modernization priorities.

Position Overview

The Software Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst / Tester will support quality assurance and test activities for C5ISR hardware and software systems within a Government program office environment. This position will assist in validating system functionality, supporting verification and validation efforts, and ensuring software and integrated systems meet performance, reliability, and compliance requirements.

The role requires experience supporting DoD weapon systems development and acquisition programs, with the ability to operate effectively within structured engineering and test environments.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree Minimum 10 years of relevant experience Minimum 5 years supporting the Department of Defense contracting market in major weapon systems product development and acquisition programs Experience supporting software quality assurance, testing, verification, or validation activities Strong analytical and documentation skills Ability to work within structured engineering and acquisition environments Active DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting C5ISR or tactical network systems Familiarity with Army acquisition lifecycle processes Experience supporting system integration labs, developmental testing, or operational test events Experience supporting programs located at Aberdeen Proving Ground

Why Join The Lockwood Group

At The Lockwood Group, our Six Core Values — Ethics & Integrity, Customer Commitment, Leadership, Innovation & Problem Solving, Service, and Positivity — are the foundation of our culture and define how we operate every day. These values shape the way we support one another internally and how we engage with our clients externally.

We are building a team centered on innovation, disciplined execution, and service. This opportunity allows you to contribute to high-visibility Army modernization initiatives while growing within a company committed to leadership development and meaningful mission impact.

We Offer a Competitive Compensation And Benefits Package Including

Paid Time Off Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with Company match Health and wellness benefits Professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lockwood Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Software Quality AssuranceTestingVerificationValidationC5ISRHardwareSoftware SystemsDoD Weapon SystemsAcquisition ProgramsAnalytical SkillsDocumentation SkillsSystem IntegrationDevelopmental TestingOperational Testingmulti-locationreview:company

Cookies & analytics consent

We serve candidates globally, so we only activate Google Tag Manager and other analytics after you opt in. This keeps us aligned with GDPR/UK DPA, ePrivacy, LGPD, and similar rules. Essential features still run without analytics cookies.

Read how we use data in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.