The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineering Support Analyst (Tester). This Level 3 position is located in Herndon, Virginia. You will focus on the requirements verification and validation phases of the system engineering lifecycle, including concept of operations and requirements analysis, software system design analysis, system integration, test, and documentation. Your work will ensure that the customer's requirements and defined use cases are reconciled in the software product through formal and informal testing methodologies. Position Responsibilities: Understand and apply the concepts of operations necessary for users to satisfy their goals and understand how they apply to testing activities. Work in a team environment and demonstrate testing expertise and general understanding of various technical software topics. Develop an understanding of system test design for both manual and automated testing methodologies. Support agile process methodology through participation in daily scrums. Acquire the knowledge for testing and evaluation of software algorithms to ensure they meet performance and formal requirements specifications. With guidance from a mentor, complete testing and evaluation of specialized graphical user interfaces (GUIs) to ensure end user needs are met. With mentoring/training, independently write formal system software test reports. Participate in design review presentations to communicate software test plans and activities. Technical coordination with team members and communicating task progress/status to your mentor/lead Demonstrate initiative in working tasks as well as solutions to testing issues. This position requires an active US TS/SCI Security Clearance. (A US Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.) This position also requires a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (US Citizenship required). This position is contingent on clearance verification and customer concurrence. Please include clearance and date of recent SSBI on resume. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): More than 3 years of experience with software testing (manual or automated) More than 1 year of experience in the use or development of automated testing techniques Experience using professional written and verbal communication skills to achieve deliverables Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Experience with scripting or software development languages (ie Java, Python, Ruby, JavaScript) Experience with agile software development process methodology (ie Scrum, SAFe, Kanban), and one or more agile related management tools (ie Jira) Experience with software engineering tools and processes used for development, deployment, or deficiency tracking Experience working in a Linux or Unix and Windows environment Experience creating presentations, documents, and spreadsheets Typical Education/Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (eg Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (eg PhD, Master + 3 years' related work experience, 9 years' related work experience, etc.). Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. Drug Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.