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Automation Tester with Security Clearance

BigBear.aiAshburn, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 17 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your automation testing expertise in a hybrid role at BigBear.ai, a leader in AI-powered decision intelligence, where you'll contribute to critical software solutions and develop your skills with cutting-edge tools. This position is perfect for a mid-senior automation tester with a DHS background check clearance who thrives on ensuring software quality and enjoys a collaborative team environment. Seize this opportunity to grow your career and make a significant impact.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Ashburn, VA, United States
Posted
7 weeks ago
Jira

Job Description

Overview BigBear.ai is seeking an Automation Test Engineer to be responsible for manual testing all the aspects of a software solution. All applicants must currently reside in the United States. What you will do

  • Perform automation testing of web based and mobile applications
  • Work in Playwright, Selenium, Cucumber, Cypress
  • Ensure that all defects are entered into the defect tracking system (JIRA)
  • Maintain test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures.
  • Execute manual functional and automation testing based on analysis and understanding of the requirements and deployment environment
  • Regression test to ensure release quality
  • Provide functional testing to ensure features are complete and function as expected
  • Provide support during software installation or configuration What you need to have
  • Bachelor's in Computer Sciences, Engineering, Physical Sciences or related field with applicable experience is required; Applicable work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Must have at least 5 to 8 years of experience;experience in Automation Testing
  • Clearance:Must be able to pass a DHS background check, must be a US Citizen
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclussion
  • Ability to write test plans, test cases, test procedures and test scripts from requirements and use cases (API end-point testing)
  • Ability to create logs to document testing performed during release sprints and observed defects Report bugs and errors to Product Team via Jira
  • Knowledge of HTML/CSS/Javascript to be able to read and understand back-end web code
  • Some prior experience with the standard software development lifecycle (analysis/design, development, testing, implementation, support)
  • Clear communicator (written and verbal) - to ensure ability to write test plans and to communicate bugs to developers and other stakeholders.
  • Supporting production support incidents in a QA capacity
  • Developing smoke and regression test suites
  • Creating and executing functional black box tests What we'd like you to have
  • Ability to show exceptional attention to detail, and be able to interact well with others
  • Strong oral and written communication skills are essential, as well as follow-up and follow-through skills to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner About BigBear.ai BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity.

Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai. BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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