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# Junior Python Test Engineer [$196k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly

- **Company:** SYSTOLIC, INC.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $196,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration, Linux, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Log Files, Scrum Methodology, Regression Testing, Computer Networking Systems, Test Scripts, Splunk, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9034259/junior-python-test-engineer-196kyr-tssci-fs-poly

## About the Role

* Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
 * Years of experience: 2+ years
 * Required Certifications: Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering (SPRDE) Level 1 or DAWIA Test and Evaluation (TE) Level 1
 * Total Compensation: $196k+ yearly

## Description

* Perform comprehensive baseline, integration, system, and regression level software testing on telephony and networking hardware.
 * Develop automated Python test scripts and analyze complex system log data using Splunk.
 * Establish test lab environments and maintain requirements verification traceability matrices within an Agile framework., * Execute formal software testing procedures across multiple hardware platforms and networking systems.
 * Conduct baseline, integration, system, and regression testing to validate software functionality in research and development environments.
 * Write and maintain automated Python test scripts to support continuous integration workflows in Jenkins.
 * Analyze large sets of log data and test metrics to identify defects and document findings concisely.
 * Configure, deploy, and maintain specialized laboratory environments running on Linux systems.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment to support requirements analysis and test traceability.