Test Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 18 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value based on critical testing roles in high-stakes environments and demand for proven expertise in technical roles.
- Critical testing role in defense sector with impactful outcomes.
- Focus on continuous learning and application of technical skills.
- High expectations requiring proven experience and readiness.
Pros
- Significant involvement in defense and government projects.
- Professional growth through challenging technical demands.
- Potential for impact on software quality and defense technology.
Cons
- Requires a comprehensive technical skill set with prior experience.
- May involve high pressure to meet testing deadlines.
- Sensitive government contracts can be stressful.
Who it's for
Senior / Lead • On-site, Security-Sensitive Environment
Good fit
- Experienced test engineers looking for impactful roles.
- Individuals keen on automation and continuous improvement.
- Professionals familiar with agile development.
Not recommended for
- Newcomers to software testing roles.
- Candidates who prefer less technical responsibilities.
- Individuals seeking non-government opportunities.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Clearance Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen with an active Top Secret/SCI with Full-scope polygraph.
The Test Engineer (TE) analyzes system requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures, prepare for and conduct the data collection and analysis, and report status and results. Supports the development of Government test and evaluation documentation e.g., Test & Evaluation (T&E) Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, Event Test Plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E Reports. Works with other test organizations to support T&E program integration. Provides specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system functions, level, maturity, and performance area as assigned in the SOW.
Educational Requirements:
• Eight (8) years experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
• Bachelors degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree.
Functional Responsibilities:
[Required]
• Strong Linux and Scripting experience desired.
• Proven experience developing automated test scripts using compilers such as Eclipse.
• Experience working with software development teams using agile development methodology.
• Experience developing and executing test plans, procedures, and test reports.
• Able to act independently with minor guidance to able to execute the tests and report the results timely and accurately.
• Experience with Linux and knowledge of Git.
• RESTful interfaces.
• Knowledge of RVTMs (requirements, verification trace matrix).
• Focus on test automation and research new methodologies of automated testing.
• Conduct regression testing and deployment preparation.
• Develop and execute new automation testing systems and procedures.
• Update and maintain automated test scenario based on changes.
• Ability to communicate well to other members of the development team.
• Identify test requirements from specifications and map the test case requirements (RVTM).
• Properly judge test results to determine pass/fail status and to identify software defects.
