Quality Assurance Analyst II

Overview

The mission starts here. The Inc Lab  engineers and delivers intelligent digital applications and platforms that revolutionize how our customers and mission-critical teams achieve success. We are where innovation meets purpose; and where your career can meet purpose as well.

As a member of our QA Team, the QA Analyst II will be a fully capable quality assurance professional who independently plans and executes testing for assigned features or components. This role contributes to test case design, test execution, and defect management while collaborating closely with developers, product managers, and delivery teams to ensure quality throughout the delivery lifecycle. The ideal candidate is expected to operate with minimal supervision, apply sound testing judgment, and continue developing deeper technical and automation skills.

• Test Planning & Execution
  • Independently design, execute, and maintain test cases for assigned features or components.
  • Perform functional, regression, exploratory, and basic performance testing.
  • Analyze requirements and acceptance criteria to identify test coverage gaps and edge cases.
  • Validate fixes and confirm readiness for feature or release progression.

• Defect Management & Quality Feedback
  • Log defects with clear reproduction steps, evidence, and impact assessment.
  • Collaborate with developers to triage, clarify, and resolve defects efficiently.
  • Track defects through resolution and verify fixes during regression cycles.
  • Communicate quality risks, testing status, and findings to the delivery team.

• Test Documentation & Environments
  • Maintain and update test documentation, including test cases and regression suites.
  • Support test environment setup, configuration, and test data preparation.
  • Ensure test artifacts remain accurate and aligned with evolving functionality.

• Collaboration & Agile Participation
  • Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, planning, and retrospectives.
  • Work closely with developers and product managers to improve testability and quality outcomes.
  • Support internal or customer-facing test events as needed.

• Continuous Improvement & Skill Growth
  • Follow established QA processes and standards consistently.
  • Contribute suggestions for improving test efficiency, coverage, or tooling.
  • Begin contributing to automated or semi-automated testing under guidance.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Proficiency using Jira for defect tracking and test workflows.
• Ability to independently design and execute test cases.
• Understanding of frontend and backend testing concepts.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication skills.

• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience with test management tools (e.g., Test Rail, Zephyr, QMetry, Test Mo).
• Exposure to test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright).
• Familiarity with API testing, basic SQL queries, or CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum-based teams.

• Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and willing and eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance at the Secret or Top-Secret level. Existing clearance is preferred.

At The Inc Lab  we recognize that innovation thrives when employees are provided with ample support and resources. Our benefits packages reflect that:

• Hybrid and flexible work schedules
• Professional development programs
• Training and certification reimbursement
• Extended and floating holiday schedule
• Paid time off and Paid volunteer time
• Health and Wellness Benefits include options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance along with access to Wellness, Mental Health, and Employee Assistance Programs
• 100% Company Paid Benefits that include STD, LTD, and Basic Life insurance
• 401(k) Plan Options with employer matching
• Incentive bonuses for eligible clearances, performance, and employee referrals
• A company culture that values your individual strengths, career goals, and contributions to the team

Founded in 2015, The Inc Lab  ("TIL") is the first human-centered artificial intelligence (AI+X) lab. We engineer complex, integrated solutions that combine cutting-edge AI technologies with emerging systems-of-systems to solve some of the most difficult challenges in the defense and aerospace industries. Our work spans diverse technological landscapes, from rapid ideation and prototyping to deployment.

At TIL, we foster a culture of relentless optimism. No problem is too hard, no project is too big, and no challenge is too complex to tackle. This is possible due to the positive attitude of our teams. We approach every problem with a "yes" attitude and focus on results. Our motto, "demo or die," encompasses the idea that failure is not an option.

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