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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Engineer, Senior - Secret - **Company:** DCS Corp - **Location:** Middlesex County, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $90,220.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Data Reduction, Intrusion Detection Systems, Regression Testing, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Test Execution Engine, Strategies of Testing, Integration Tests, Enterprise Integration - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/5a19ffdc-9f17-4ab6-84f3-f66750eb6231 ## About the Role * Due to the sensitivity of the customer, U.S. citizenship is required. * Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Level Clearance. * Bachelor's Degree in related field and 12 years of directly related experience or master's with 10 years' experience with 4 years of experience in a DoD setting. * Demonstrate ability to formulate & maintain test cards/test plans/site checkout procedures, SQA procedures. * Experience with site acceptance testing and working with site personnel. * Demonstrate ability to learn and understand technical systems; capture detailed test metrics, log defects, perform root-cause analysis; end to end integration and regression test cycles. Technical Skills * Experience participating in Software Gate Reviews and Qualification Test Evaluation (QTE). * JIRA/Confluence. * Experience with electronic security systems (ESS), intrusion detection systems (IDS), Access Control Systems (ACS) or related platforms. ## Description * Lead Test role, working directly with the Gov't PM & EN. * Speak professionally, accurately and remain focused on the mission. * Forward-leaning, self-sufficient, well-versed verbal & written communication, team player, ability/confidence to speak on behalf of program status, critical thinking, technical support. * Develop and document the program's overarching Test and Evaluation (T&E) Strategy. * Lead government oversight activities within an integrated test team environment. * Document test concept development, test methodologies, test plans, test execution, test reporting, data reduction, analysis, and operational testing activities. * Validate software capabilities against intended operational outcomes from an end-to-end mission perspective. * Assess the adequacy and coverage of contractor test automation for mission-critical capabilities. * Utilize Design of Experiments methodologies to plan and conduct test programs. * Evaluate test environments to ensure they are properly configured and capable of supporting software release testing, including fault insertion and fault identification activities. * Prepare or advise on criteria, analyses, specifications, cost estimates, test plans, technical reports, and related documentation. * Apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze complex technical issues and evaluate testing outcomes. * Review and evaluate the quality, adequacy, and effectiveness of test results and conclusions. * Develop innovative solutions to testing challenges and provide recommendations to improve program execution. * Deconflict testing schedules across multiple software releases and provide recommendations to program leadership. * Serve as the primary testing lead for MSS leadership and manage interactions with external testing organizations, including Air Combat Command and other stakeholders. * Ensure testing activities comply with DoD and USAF regulations while supporting agile and streamlined testing processes. * Support Integrated Test and Evaluation (IT&E) efforts to increase testing velocity, reduce costs, and accelerate capability delivery to the warfighter. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [A Hitchhiker's Guide to Resource Efficient Software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1414-a-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-resource-efficient-software) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [How to TDD in legacy code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/309-how-to-tdd-in-legacy-code) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [What is a Test Plan: Guide to Test Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/191-what-is-a-test-plan-guide-to-test-planning)