Quality Engineer Analyst (Engineer Software Quality 2) - 29426

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Date: Jul 17, 2026

Location: Washington, DC, District of Columbia, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 29426 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $76,897.00 - $95,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Mid HI

 

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

 

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

  • Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
  • Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is seeking a Quality Engineer Analyst to work onsite in Washington DC in a hybrid setting to support our USPS client. This position is a part of the USPS PostalOne! Applications development team which is responsible for developing and maintaining applications to support the business functions of the organization. The Quality Analyst will handle any test activities needed and must be comfortable working on all tiers of application development involving various technologies and be responsible for developing the AI program focused on automating requirements and test case preparation, utilizing Visual Studio Code, Python, Copilot AI, and other tools provided by the Postal Service.

Essential Job Responsibilities

  • Provide software system testing support, verification of code and certification that all deliverables meet customer requirements and are free of software defects and/or bugs across the systems development life cycle (SDLC).  
  • Work closely with software engineers and other project team members to successfully test and assess ongoing development within demanding schedules, as well as produce test cases and other Postal project documentation.  
  • Execute test plans and related test case scenarios based on documented, and sometimes undocumented, system requirements and/or business rules identifying and documenting defects and anomalies. This may include positive and negative test cases, regression test case procedures and simple to complex business functionality. 
  • Be involved in all aspects of the software development life cycle, as well as demonstrate abilities to learn both the business processes as well as new and existing technologies.
  • Design and develop test automation scripts using Selenium with Python, leveraging available AI models and LLMs to accelerate script creation, maintenance, and self-healing.
  • Build solutions using Visual Studio Code, Python, and related technologies to harness generative AI and LLMs (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Databricks).
  • Integrate existing Python test automation framework with AI-based solutions to improve coverage, reliability, and efficiency.
  • Ensure all AI scripts and programs are fully executable on postal-issued laptops within approved security and environment constraints.
  • Train designated team members to execute, troubleshoot, and maintain the AI scripts and programs.
  • Develop comprehensive training materials and documentation to support knowledge transfer and long-term maintenance.
  • Work in an Agile team environment and must be able to produce with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.

Client Requirements: 

  • Candidate must have hands-on software testing experience and skill using a software defect management tool to log and track defects, providing clear and concise steps to reproduce any issues, using tools such as HP’s Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) or Agile User Story management tools, such as VersionOne.
  • Minimum 2-3 years of specialized AI development experience in technology or software development using any of the following: Visual Studio Code, Python, Selenium, Databricks, or Co-pilot.
  • Possession of analytical, design, troubleshooting and performance turning skills.
  • Must be detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to analyze complex and large amounts of data.
  • An understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Strong communications skills, both verbal and written, and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with various levels of customers.
  • An ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting.

Security Clearance Requirements:

  • The selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a USPS Sensitive Clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder and have been living in the U.S. for at least the last five years.
  • Must not have traveled outside of the United States for more than 180 days in the last five years.
  • One will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation per HII requirements.

Preferred Requirements

  • A degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant technical field is preferred.
  • Good working knowledge of database structure and be able to perform simple to complex queries using SQL
  • Experience with testing in a distributed database environment.
  • Knowledge of US Postal Service PostalOne! system is a plus.


The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.