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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mid-Senior Test Engineer - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Hanover, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $92,300.0 - $166,850.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Confluence, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Behavior-Driven Development, CentOS, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, Software Quality, Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Github, Graphical User Interface, Hardware Interface Design, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Regression Testing, Satcom, Selenium, SoapUI, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), SQL Databases, System Testing, Test Case, Test Data, Test Execution Engine, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Scripting, Computer Network Operations, Performance Testing, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Test Scripts, System-level Testing, SC Clearance, Integration Tests, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Software Performance, Software Version Control, Katalon Studio, Jenkins, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/md/annapolis-junction/331694a7-c463-47cd-aa5f-4f00047fe59f ## About the Role Equities Leadership Management Purchasing Upskilling Market Data Test Design Cryptography Communication Test Planning Collaboration Key Management Test Automation Problem Solving Scenario Testing Test Engineering Agile Methodology Analytical Method Acceptance Testing Regression Testing Systems Engineering Integration Testing Elevated Privileges Time Off Management Scripting Languages Security Engineering Software Engineering Software Development Signals Intelligence Test Data Generation Procedure Development Information Assurance Continuous Integration Education and Training Configuration Management Satellite Communications Public Key Infrastructure Java (Programming Language) Behavior-Driven Development Computer Network Operations Scrum (Software Development) Python (Programming Language) User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Test-Driven Development (TDD) Systems Development Life Cycle, Leidos is seeking a Mid-Senior Test Engineer to support a high-impact, multi-agency program serving the United States Space Force (USSF)/Space Systems Command (SSC), the United States Air Force (USAF), and other key mission stakeholders. The selected candidate will play an important role on a critical program focused on enhancing, testing, and deploying a large-scale Satellite Communications (SATCOM) system within an existing infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in public key infrastructure (PKI) and Agile development, along with exceptional problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills., * Bachelor's degree in a technical field, and at least 8 years of related experience. Additional relevant work experience may be substituted for a degree. * In-depth experience testing across the full system development life cycle, including development and implementation of test plans, test cases, and test processes. * Demonstrated experience developing and executing formal system tests to verify compliance with customer requirements. * Experience authoring detailed test procedures based on acceptance criteria derived from system and software requirements. * Experience participating in formal test events, including Acceptance Test, User Acceptance Test, Software Final Release Test, and Maintenance Release Test. * Experience collaborating with software developers to develop and refine formal test procedures. * Proven ability to document test results in support of corrective actions, formal reporting, and audit activities. * Hands-on experience designing and performing regression testing for software-based systems. * Experience analyzing test data, using configuration management tools, and validating software applications. * Demonstrated experience conducting test activities within an Agile Scrum environment. * Experience working with physical equipment in a test lab environment. * Experience collecting, analyzing, presenting, and reporting test results both verbally and in writing. * Experience using elevated privileges to set up and execute manual test procedures. * Experience testing systems against established system and functional specifications. * Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with both management and technical personnel. * Clearance Required: Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph., * Experience with Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD). * Experience using automated test tools. * Experience with programming and scripting languages (i.e., Java, shell, Python, etc). * SAFe Agilist or DevOps certification. * Experience working in an Agile Development Environment or on an Agile Team., DevOps Github Jenkins Planning Equities Test Case Automation Innovation Purchasing User Story Upskilling SAFe Agile Scalability Reliability Market Data Cryptography Key Management Katalon Studio Test Automation Ancient History Test Engineering Agile Methodology Analytical Method Regression Testing Amazon Web Services Selenium (Software) Continuous Delivery Performance Testing Time Off Management Security Engineering Software Development Atlassian Confluence Signals Intelligence Continuous Integration Education and Training Configuration Management Graphical User Interface Agile Software Development Software Quality (SQA/SQC) Java (Programming Language) Computer Network Operations Scrum (Software Development) Software Performance Testing Python (Programming Language) Software Development Life Cycle Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance) +0 Google IT Automation with Python Google Project Management ## Description * Collaborate with Senior Engineers and customer test stakeholders to define test priorities, align scope, and establish integrated test event schedules. * Partner with System-Level Test Teams and Scrum Masters to assess tasking and resource requirements for test environment preparation, test procedure development, and execution of informal and formal test events. * Drive the identification, tracking, and resolution of cross-team dependencies critical to the successful execution of program release test events. * Serve as a key technical interface among software engineers, systems engineers, information assurance engineers, and other program stakeholders within an Agile Scrum environment. * Apply Behavior Driven Development (BDD) practices within the program's Agile framework to maintain engineering rigor, consistency, and quality across assigned efforts. * Plan, execute, and oversee regression testing using the full suite of Operational Test Scenarios for customer-delivered builds and images. * Engage with customer points of contact, as needed, to prepare for and support formal test milestones, including Test Readiness Reviews and Test Results Reviews, coordinate customer witnessing of formal tests, and ensure adequate test support for customer events. * Develop, maintain, and deliver test artifacts and documentation, including Test Plans, Test Descriptions, and Test Reports. * Collaborate with the Automated Test Development team when necessary and manage and monitor test automation within the continuous integration pipeline to support timely validation, issue identification, and reporting of test results., Linux, Junit CentOS SoapUI Equities Scripting Automation Purchasing Upskilling Market Data RESTful API Cryptography Prioritization Key Management Version Control Test Automation Ancient History Computer Science Software Testing Agile Methodology Quality Assurance Analytical Method Acceptance Testing Regression Testing Time Off Management Scripting Languages Security Engineering Software Engineering Computer Engineering Signals Intelligence Education and Training SQL (Programming Language) Computer Network Operations Extensible Markup Language (XML) Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance) +0 Google IT Automation with Python MDS Systems Test Engineer Leidos Washington, DC*On-Site Planning Equities Management Innovation Market Data Test Design Communication Test Planning Cyber Security System Testing Test Automation Software Design Ancient History Scenario Testing Test Engineering Secret Clearance Mission Planning Technical Writing Project Schedules Acceptance Testing Systems Engineering Geospatial Analysis Software Engineering Test Execution Engine Distributed Computing Software Documentation SQL (Programming Language) Verification And Validation System Interface Management Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance) +0 ## 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