Test Engineer Mid

Test the technology that commands the battlefield. Join Caribou Thunder to validate next-generation defense systems for joint and multinational operations. A Day in the Life - What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and execute unit, functional, system, and integration tests across various architectures and platforms
• Author and manage test cases, test plans, and test documentation, ensuring traceability to system requirements
• Perform hands-on testing in Linux and Windows environments, identifying issues and collaborating with developers to resolve them
• Serve as an individual contributor on an Agile Scrum team, supporting continuous integration and iterative testing
• Support product demonstrations, gather user experience (UX) feedback, and contribute to software documentation
• Troubleshoot technical issues in collaboration with developers, systems engineers, and product owners

• U.S. Citizenship with a final Secret clearance
• 3-7 years of professional experience in software/system testing
• Experience designing and executing test steps, test cases, and test plans
• Ability to map test cases to functional requirements
• Familiarity with both Linux (user level) and Windows operating systems
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication in a team environment
• Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed for system demonstrations and test events

Preferred Qualifications

• Top Secret / SCI clearance

• CompTIA Security+ certification (IAT Level II compliance)

• System administration experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows (Client and Server)

• Familiarity with hands-on testing on C2 systems

• Understanding of Agile Software Development and Scrum team dynamics

• Experience with:

• Automated software testing tools and frameworks

• DevSecOps workflows and pipelines

• Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration tools

• Automated container deployment and vulnerability scanning

• Performance testing and software debugging

• Network fundamentals and troubleshooting

• Proficiency using the Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.)

• Strong technical curiosity and desire to experiment with emerging testing libraries and tools If this sounds like you, we'd love to talk. Apply today and help ensure the readiness and resilience of America's most trusted Command and Control platform.

Caribou Thunder is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and trusted Department of Defense (DoD) engineering services provider. We specialize in systems integration, cybersecurity, software development, and satellite communications across mission-critical programs and classified environments. Why Caribou Thunder? * Mission-Driven Engineering - Every test you run supports real-world military readiness * Stable Cleared Roles - Long-term contracts in defense and intelligence environments * Career Growth Pathways - Move into test lead, systems, or software engineering roles * National Security Impact - Be part of the team that secures the battlespace