Software Quality Assurance Engineer — USAF

Job overview

The Software Quality Assurance Engineer — USAF role is onsite in Linthicum Heights, MD. Compensation is not specified. The engineer supports cFocus Software’s program for the United States Air Force. The role verifies that software deliverables meet approved requirements and quality procedures through test planning, execution, defect tracking, and release-readiness evidence. It contributes to reliable, traceable software releases by coordinating with development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and government stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Review requirements, designs, interfaces, and acceptance criteria
• develop and maintain test plans, cases, expected results, and traceability
• execute functional, integration, regression, system, and exploratory testing
• test APIs and integrations
• validate workflows, data integrity, and configurations
• support automated testing and CI/CD quality checks
• document and triage defects
• verify fixes and track residual risks
• maintain auditable test artifacts
• prepare test reports, quality metrics, and release recommendations
• support user acceptance and ATO activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

software quality assurance engineer

usaf

linthicum heights md

cfocus software

active ts/sci clearance

software testing

test plans

functional testing

integration testing

regression testing

api testing

ci/cd

defect tracking

release readiness

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an active TS/SCI clearance, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and experience in software quality assurance and testing of enterprise applications or services.

About the employer

cFocus Software Incorporated is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.