JR. Software Test Engineer

Cepeda is seeking an Entry‑Level  JR Software Test Engineer to provide onsite support to the THAAD Trainers Team at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. This position plays a critical role in supporting the U.S. Army’s institutional training mission for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system. The position supports a multidisciplinary team of software, test, and systems engineers responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining complex training software. Must be adept at working in environments that require both self‑direction and close collaboration, contributing to high‑quality, actionable requirements and reliable system performance for mission‑critical THAAD Trainer solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Create, document, and execute manual test plans and test cases
• Support the team by identifying, documenting, and tracking defects
• Participate in test planning activities
• Collaborate with developers and testers in a fast‑paced, agile environment

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline
• Zero (0) or more years of relevant experience (Entry Level)

Clearance Requirements:

• Must possess the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required

Required Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to think critically and logically
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or projects related to software testing or quality assurance.
• Exposure to software development life cycles (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Experience with bug-tracking or test management tools specifically Jira.

What We Offer:

Our industry-leading benefits package goes above and beyond competitive salary commensuration for those just beginning their career and seasoned professionals alike. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full coverage medical insurance, paid leave and paid holidays, multiple retirement plan options, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and work/life benefits including career development and recognition programs. Other perks we offer are flexible work schedules, company-sponsored events, and educational assistance.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants:

Cepeda is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures.  If you have any difficulty using our online systems and need accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following alternative email address or phone number to contact us about your interest in employment at hrsupport@sgi-hq.us. Our process is to respond and work with the requestor to identify a workable accommodation to the application process. 

Company Overview:

Formed as a corporation in 2001, we are a HUBZone, veteran-owned, woman-owned small business. We focus on serving DoD, NASA, and the commercial sector, our services span the complete product life cycle from concept to software development to product release. Our services include software engineering, systems engineering, and process improvement.

We are passionate about meeting customer requirements while minimizing costs and maximizing performance. We have achieved a rating of Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Level 3 for services and development. We have a 100% customer satisfaction rating and have won numerous awards at the local and national level. We are also extensively involved in the community and make generous charitable contributions.

Cepeda provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit, based factors