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# SYSTEM ENGINEER L5 - TS/SCI with Poly required

- **Company:** EMTAK. LLC
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, GIS Applications, Apache JMeter, Junit, Python (Programming Language), Selenium, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Strategies of Testing, Performance Testing, Gatling, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/system-engineer-l5-ts-sci-with-poly-required-annapolis-junction-md--abfd835a-36f7-4de7-8141-103e04d8d23a

## About the Role

* Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
 * 2+ years of Test Engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope and complexity
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (four additional years of Test Engineer experience may be substituted for the degree)
 * Strong Python programming experience for test automation, framework development, and CI/CD integration
 * Ability to mentor junior Test Engineers

Desired Skills

 * Experience testing geospatial applications, Java microservices, and RESTful APIs
 * Test automation with Selenium, JUnit, or similar frameworks
 * Performance testing using JMeter, Gatling, or similar tools
 * Knowledge of geospatial analysis and visualization
 * Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices
 * Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
 * Ability to work independently and take ownership of testing efforts

## Description

Test Engineer Level 1We are seeking a Test Engineer Level 1 to support the testing and validation of mission-critical geospatial applications and Java microservices within the Intelligence Community. The ideal candidate will have experience with automated and manual testing, Python, and software quality assurance.Required ResponsibilitiesDevelop test strategies, test plans, and test casesDesign, develop, and maintain automated test scriptsPerform manual, regression, and performance testingIdentify, document, and track software defectsCollaborate with developers to ensure software qualityCreate and maintain test documentationSupport continuous improvement of testing processesRequired QualificationsActive TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph2+ years of Test Engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope and complexityBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (four additional years of Test Engineer experience may be substituted for the degree)Strong Python programming experience for test automation, framework development, and CI/CD integrationAbility to mentor junior Test EngineersDesired SkillsExperience testing geospatial applications, Java microservices, and RESTful APIsTest automation with Selenium, JUnit, or similar frameworksPerformance testing using JMeter, Gatling, or similar toolsKnowledge of geospatial analysis and visualizationStrong understanding of software testing methodologies and best practicesExcellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skillsAbility to work independently and take ownership of testing efforts
Test Engineer Level 1We are seeking a Test Engineer Level 1 to support the testing and validation of mission-critical geospatial applications and Java microservices within the Intelligence Community. The ideal candidate will have experience with automated and manual testing, Python, and software quality assurance.Required ResponsibilitiesDevelop test strategies, test plans, and test casesDesign, develop, and maintain automated test scriptsPerform manual, regression, and performance testingIdentify, document, and track software defectsCollaborate with developers to ensure software qualityCreate and maintain test documentationSupport continuous improvement of testing processesRequired QualificationsActive TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph2+ years of Test Engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope and complexityBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (four additional years of Test Engineer experience may be substituted for the degree)Strong Python programming experience for test automation, framework development, and CI/CD integrationAbility to mentor junior Test EngineersDesired SkillsExperience testing geospatial applications, Java microservices, and RESTful APIsTest automation with Selenium, JUnit, or similar frameworksPerformance testing using JMeter, Gatling, or similar toolsKnowledge of geospatial analysis and visualizationStrong understanding of software testing methodologies and best practicesExcellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skillsAbility to work independently and take ownership of testing efforts