> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/241575-test-engineer-hybrid](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/241575-test-engineer-hybrid). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Engineer (Hybrid) - **Company:** NIGHTWING LLC - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Windows, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Hyper-V, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Load Testing, MSBuild, Quick EMUlator (QEMU), System Testing, VirtualBox, Virtualization Technology, Batch Scripting, Git, Pytest, Containerization, Kubernetes, Bug Reporting, Build Tools, U-Boot, Software Version Control, Docker, Jenkins, Vmware - **Published:** May 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8927682/test-engineer-hybrid ## About the Role Qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information. U.S. Citizenship is required. Qualified applicants must meet the requirements to obtain and maintain a Secret government security clearance. Required Skills Include: - Strong programming experience with Python - Bash and/or Batch scripting - Familiarity with C/C++ development - Software testing experience (functional, integration, system testing) - Test automation framework development and maintenance - Debugging and troubleshooting skills - Version control systems (Git) - Experience with Linux and/or Windows operating systems - Ability to write and execute detailed test plans - Documentation skills for test cases, bug reports, and test results - Experience with testing frameworks (Pytest, etc.) The product team works with a large array of technologies, tools, and concepts, so other valuable skills and experience include: - Performance and load testing - Security testing concepts and tools - Knowledge of OS internals (Linux and/or Windows) - Experience with build systems (Make, MSBuild, etc.) - Experience testing kernel-level or driver software - TPM and Secure Boot technologies - DOD System Security Engineering and standards (RMF, Cyber Resiliency, Anti-Tamper, etc.) - Virtualization technologies (QEMU, KVM, VMWare, VirtualBox, Hyper-V, etc.) - Container technologies (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, etc.) - Experience with Jenkins, or similar development tools - Experience validating technical documentation as part of release process Our ideal candidate is someone with great technical and problem-solving skills, a motivated personality, meticulous attention to detail, and the mindset of "how can I break this?" Our Interviews: Our interviews are technical. Be prepared to tell us about your technical background and testing experience, as well as to work through some of our questions on a computer or whiteboard. We hope candidates find our questions to be thought provoking, but we don't ask brain teasers or tricks. This is a chance to have a dialog with our team, and we hope you will enjoy it! ## Related Videos - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)