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Test Assistant Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Additionally, the CODIS software is used to assist with the identification of unidentified human remains, missing persons and disaster victims. The Test Engineer will support the program with hands ...

... Assist with writing test summaries, reports, and recommendations • Work collaboratively with research and development teams to reproduce issues and validate fixes • Help create and maintain test ...

Associate Test Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$60K - $100K/yr

Troubleshoot defects and assist in identifying root causes * Work with established automated testing tools and infrastructure to improve test coverage and efficiency * Support development, testing ...

Document and analyze test results, produce status reports, and assist with the defect management process * Ability to perform requirement analysis and work independently to create test products test ...

Test Engineer

Stafford, VA · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Additionally, the CODIS software is used to assist with the identification of unidentified human remains, missing persons and disaster victims. The Test Engineer will support the program with hands ...

Mid-Level Test Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$110 - $187/hr

Document and analyze test results, produce status reports, and assist with the defect management process * Ability to perform requirement analysis and work independently to create test products test ...

... assist in discussions with external customers • Travel up to 20% to support field testing and ... test and evaluation activities • Proficiency in Python and/or C • Experience working with ...

Software Test Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Build an understanding of functionality of the system and the requirements within the user stories * Assist in preparing test deliverables * Assist, as needed, in other functional areas of the ...

Test Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

Create test cases * Perform Manual tests * Creation of automated tests * Documenting work within ... We are happy to connect and cover the information needed to assist you in reaching your next career ...

EMC Test Technician

Sterling, VA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Collaborate with design engineers to provide feedback on EMC issues. * Assist in the development of test plans and procedures. * Provide technical support during product development and ...

EMC Test Technician

Sterling, VA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Collaborate with design engineers to provide feedback on EMC issues. * Assist in the development of test plans and procedures. * Provide technical support during product development and ...

Document and analyze test results, produce status reports, and assist with the defect management process * Ability to perform requirement analysis and work independently to create test products test ...

Mid-Level Test Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$110K - $187K/yr

Document and analyze test results, produce status reports, and assist with the defect management process * Ability to perform requirement analysis and work independently to create test products test ...

Mid-Level Test Engineer

Sterling, VA · On-site

$110K - $187K/yr

Document and analyze test results, produce status reports, and assist with the defect management process * Ability to perform requirement analysis and work independently to create test products test ...

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What is the difference between Test Assistant vs Test Technician?

AspectTest AssistantTest Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certificationHigh school diploma; technical certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentLaboratory or testing facility; supervised settingLaboratory, manufacturing, or field testing environments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in education, healthcare, manufacturing, and research sectorsCommon in manufacturing, electronics, and quality assurance industries
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level testing rolesTechnical testing and troubleshooting roles

The main difference between a Test Assistant and a Test Technician lies in their responsibilities and required skills. Test Assistants typically support testing processes under supervision, focusing on preparing materials and recording data. Test Technicians perform more technical tasks, including troubleshooting and operating testing equipment. Both roles are essential in quality assurance and testing environments, but Test Technicians usually require more technical training or certifications.

What are the most commonly searched types of Test jobs in Virginia?

The most popular types of Test jobs in Virginia are:

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Test Assistant jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Test Assistant job openings:

Infographic showing various Test Assistant job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution.

Test Engineer

Ariel Partners

Stafford, VA • On-site

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Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Candidate must be located in DMV area and able to commute to Stafford, VA office. 

***Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required.**

Ariel team provides agile software development and maintenance for CODIS, a mission-critical application for the FBI. CODIS is a client server application developed using Microsoft .NET that supports a database repository of DNA profiles from individuals, unsolved crime scene evidence, and missing persons. CODIS software allows local, state, and national laboratories to compare DNA profiles electronically, thereby linking serial crimes to each other and identifying suspects by matching DNA profiles from crime scenes to individuals’ profiles. Additionally, the CODIS software is used to assist with the identification of unidentified human remains, missing persons and disaster victims.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Test Engineer will support the program with hands-on test development. This tester is primarily responsible for designing, expanding, improving, and maintaining our test suite and requires an exceptional candidate with advanced quality assurance and software testing experience. This tester should be self-starting and proactive; they are expected to serve as a trusted resource on the business logic in place as well as our system architecture. They are expected to work collaboratively, with minimal supervision, on teams including DevOps Engineers and Developers to ensure our application meets users’ needs, as well as business requirements and scalability characteristics. Each team member is expected to be cross-functional and take collective ownership to ensure deliverables are met and superb quality is achieved.


MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered

  • Secret clearance
  • Minimum 1+ years of automation testing experience
  • Experience with test suite development and maintenance
  • Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Appium, Robot, Cucumber, etc.
  • Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, K6, Loadrunner, etc.
  • Experience writing automated tests for web front ends, web services, APIs, and databases
  • Experience with manual testing
  • Experience with integration testing
  • Experience cross-browser/cross-platform testing
  • Experience working as part of an agile team using SAFe, Scrum, XP and/or Kanban
  • Generation and maintenance of controlled test datasets and scenarios
  • Desire to work in a collaborative environment
  • Quality and Detail-orientated
  • Team player who works well with customers and colleagues at all levels.


DESIRED SKILLS

  • Experience working with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
  • Understands software engineering and testing best practices
  • Experience with testing tools such as Xray or TestRail
  • Security testing experience a plus
  • Self-motivated, quick learner with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with SPA web applications such as Angular, React, or Blazor
  • Experience with Cloud-native web-based applications hosted in Azure or AWS

If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg

 Recruiting@arielpartners.com at your earliest convenience.

 

At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence. Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.