Full-Time

Software Tester

Posted on 8/21/2026

Deadline 8/21/27
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Huntsville, AL, USA

In Person

US Citizenship Required

Bachelor's

Category
QA & Testing (1)
Required Skills
Agile
Usability Testing/Engineering
Software Testing
Word/Pages/Docs
Quality Assurance (QA)
JIRA
Confluence
DevOps
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree.
  • At least 1 year of experience in software testing or quality assurance.
  • Familiarity with quality assurance methodologies, metrics, tools, and processes.
  • Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to author clear, concise, and thorough test plans and test cases.
  • Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of an Agile team.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities
  • Define, perform, analyze, and interpret tests for products and product components.
  • Develop and apply testing procedures.
  • Devise and maintain quality control and reliability standards.
  • Provide technical support to other engineering departments.
  • Ensure testing procedures meet industry standards.
  • Ensure accurate recording of measurement data.
  • Perform work under direct supervision.
  • Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.
  • Execute comprehensive test plans for virtual maintenance trainers, simulators, and part-task training software.
  • Write and manage acceptance tests aligned with functional and user requirements.
  • Collaborate with quality assurance leads, developers, and instructional designers to validate system behavior and identify defects early.
  • Document and track bugs, issues, and test results in Jira.
  • Contribute to system documentation and knowledge bases using Confluence.
  • Create and maintain test cases, test scripts, and user validation scenarios.
  • Provide clear, actionable feedback and participate in product reviews and sprint planning.
  • Ensure every release meets performance and usability standards across a wide range of use cases.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience testing simulation, virtual reality/augmented reality, or game-based training systems.
  • Background in defense, aerospace, or technical training environments.
  • Understanding of DevOps or continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines.
  • Familiarity with test automation frameworks.

Akima provides services to the U.S. federal government across facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. It delivers contracted, integrated services to help government missions succeed. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, Akima aims to create long-term value for its parent while achieving superior outcomes for customers, guided by Iñupiat values. Its differentiators include Alaska Native ownership, a broad multi-domain service footprint, and a focus on federal missions; its goal is to support customer missions and sustain value for NANA and the Iñupiat community.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Akima ranked 31st on Washington Technology’s 2025 Top 100 contractors list.
  • FDA awarded Akima Secure Technologies a $9.8 million sole-source contract in September 2025.
  • Army and Air Force wins, including $73.3 million ERDS and $369 million T-7A work, sustain growth.

What critics are saying

  • Akima Facilities Operations faces a 2026 IAM union election at Fort Lewis.
  • Bowhead protested Akima’s Letterkenny task order on March 31, 2026, showing award volatility.
  • Heavy reliance on federal sole-source work exposes Akima if 8(a) preferences tighten.

What makes Akima unique

  • Akima won 8(a) sole-source ERDS work for Army on September 18, 2025.
  • Akima combines facilities, logistics, IT, aerospace, and construction across 11,000 employees.
  • Pinnacle acquisition added defense training and sustainment depth, including Air Force T-7A programs.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Company News

PR Newswire
Feb 19th, 2026
Akima appoints Lauren Cates as VP of business development for Emerging Markets Group

Akima, a federal government solutions provider, has appointed Lauren Cates as vice president of business development for its Emerging Markets Group. Cates will lead growth strategy and expand the company's presence in delivering mission-critical technologies to government and military customers. Cates brings over 15 years of federal contracting experience. She previously led Indigo IT's growth team, securing major contracts in cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise IT services, and spent more than a decade with Bowhead Family of Companies managing billion-dollar pipelines. Akima, a subsidiary of Alaska Native Corporation NANA, employs over 11,000 people and delivers solutions across IT, logistics, aerospace and construction. The company ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2026
Akima appoints Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer to drive operational excellence

Akima, a federal government contractor, has appointed Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer. Lopez will report to president and CEO Bill Monet and oversee operational excellence and customer delivery. Lopez brings over 30 years of experience in government and commercial sectors. Most recently, he served as president and chief growth officer at Belcan, a Cognizant company, where he led the integration of a $20 billion enterprise. Previously, he headed ManTech's Advanced Research Technology Business Unit. A former US Navy officer and pilot, Lopez commanded an elite strike/fighter squadron. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, employing 11,000 people and delivering solutions in IT, aerospace, construction and other areas. The company ranked 31st on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

WashingtonExec
Apr 12th, 2023
Akima Buys Pinnacle Solutions | WashingtonExec

Akima has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pinnacle Solutions, Inc., a provider of training and sustainment products and services to defense