QA Automation Team Lead (Engineer Software 3) - 28765 in Suffolk

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Summary

Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking a Quality Assurance Automation Team Lead to drive the development of scalable automated testing solutions. This role sits within a fast paced, user focused engineering team that is rapidly expanding. The Team Lead will guide QA strategy, mentor engineers, and ensure the delivery of high quality software across complex, and distributed systems.

What You Will Do

Leadership and Strategy:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA Engineers, fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical direction, career guidance, and performance feedback to team members.
• Collaborate with Program and Project Management to translate requirements into test strategies and automation plans.
• Define, track, and communicate key quality metrics to leadership and stakeholders.

Automation and Technical Execution:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Playwright (or similar tools such as Selenium/Cypress).
• Own and evolve the automated regression suite for production critical environments.
• Develop and execute automated test plans for new features and regression cycles.
• Troubleshoot issues across the full development lifecycle and contribute hands on to automation efforts.
• Improve test architecture and influence long term QA strategy.

What You Must Have

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Proven experience leading QA teams, including task assignment, mentorship, and performance management.
• 5+ years of experience with Playwright or equivalent automation frameworks.
• Strong background in CI/CD testing strategies (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Solid understanding of SDLC, STLC, Agile methodologies, and code quality best practices.
• Strong foundation in QA fundamentals: test planning, test case design, defect management.
• Experience testing distributed systems and understanding system architecture.
• Knowledge of object oriented design, data structures, and design patterns for scalable automation.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and self motivated.
• Must have an active Secret Security clearance.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience using AI powered tools to accelerate test development and debugging.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript; Python experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with modern web frameworks (React, Vue) and Node.js.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux development environments.

Physical Requirements

Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements Software Engineer family.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.