Quality Assurance Intern

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Quality Assurance Intern to join our team. This role offers hands-on experience in testing processes, quality control practices, and collaborative efforts to ensure product and process excellence. The QA Intern will work closely with the QA team to learn and contribute to the improvement of testing procedures, documentation, and overall quality standards.

What You'll Gain:

• Real-world experience in quality assurance and testing processes.
• Exposure to industry-standard tools and frameworks.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Networking with experienced professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Participate in functional, regression, and performance testing.
• Document and report software bugs or issues in a clear and organized manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Development, Product Management) to identify quality improvements.
• Review and analyze requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
• Learn and use QA tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Support the QA team in automating repetitive test processes.
• Conduct post-release/implementation testing and verify bug fixes

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to document issues clearly.
• Basic knowledge of software testing concepts and methodologies.
• Familiarity with software development life cycles (SDLC).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• US citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with QA tools like Selenium, JIRA, or TestRail.
• Experience or coursework in programming languages (e.g., Python, Java).
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Previous experience with manual or automated testing is a plus.

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.