> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4310883-mid-level-python-test-engineer-280k-yr-ts-sci-fs-poly](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4310883-mid-level-python-test-engineer-280k-yr-ts-sci-fs-poly). 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). --- # Mid-Level Python Test Engineer [$280k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly - **Company:** SYSTOLIC, INC. - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $280,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Continuous Integration, Data Files, Linux, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Verification and Validation (Software), Test Scripts, Software Performance, Splunk, Jenkins - **Published:** October 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9257407/mid-level-python-test-engineer-280kyr-tssci-fs-poly ## About the Role * Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience * Years of experience: 8+ years * Required Certifications: Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering (SPRDE) Level 2 or DAWIA Test and Evaluation (TE) Level 2 * Total Compensation: $280k+ yearly ## Description * Experienced Test Engineer supporting research and development through rigorous baseline, integration, system, and regression software testing. * Responsible for developing automated Python test scripts, building lab environments, and testing against complex telephony and networking hardware platforms. * Utilizes Linux, Splunk, Jenkins, and Agile methodologies to evaluate software performance and analyze large log datasets., * Conduct software testing following formal methodologies across telephony and networking hardware spanning multiple hardware platforms. * Perform baseline, integration, system, and regression level testing in support of R&D efforts. * Write and execute automated test scripts using Python. * Analyze large log data sets and software test data with Splunk and Linux tools, documenting test results clearly and concisely. * Configure and maintain continuous integration pipelines using Jenkins/Hudson. * Participate in Agile/Scrum development cycles, requirements analysis, and system verification activities.