Systems Engineer

In this role, you will design and execute test plans, identify defects, collaborate closely with development teams, and contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes. You will work across manual and automated testing, balance thoroughness with delivery timelines, and help raise the overall quality bar. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week, normal day shift) at a Government or contractor facility in the Fort Meade, MD area., * Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned with requirements and specifications

• Execute manual and automated tests, including functional, regression, UAT, API, accessibility (508), and role-based testing
• Identify, document, track, and verify defects; provide clear reproduction steps, expected versus actual results, and severity assessments
• Analyze test outcomes, report findings, and deliver actionable feedback to developers and stakeholders
• Collaborate effectively with team members throughout the software development lifecycle
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of test automation frameworks, increasing coverage for critical workflows
• Participate in requirement reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning/review sessions
• Help define and refine QA processes, standards, and best practices to drive continuous improvement
• Prioritize testing activities to balance quality assurance with project timelines and deliverables
• Maintain thorough documentation of test artifacts, results, and quality metrics

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer engineering or a related computer engineering or computer science discipline plus 5 years of software engineering experience. An additional 4 years of software engineering experience may be substituted for the degree (9 years total). Candidates with 3 years of software engineering experience and a degree (or 7 years without a degree) will also be considered.
• 2 years of work experience in the SIGINT, IA, or IT domains
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools/frameworks such as Selenium, Bruno, Cypress, or similar
• Exposure to API testing and related tools
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment or a foundational understanding of Linux
• Experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT), functional testing, API testing, accessibility (508), and role-based testing
• Strong documentation skills: manual test cases, test procedures, requirements verification traceability matrices (RVTM), and test plans
• Proficient in GitLab workflow processes
• Familiarity with Jira and Confluence for project tracking and collaboration
• Quick learner with a proactive, adaptable mindset

Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret clearance with a Polygraph

• Competitive salary
• Company Medical/Dental/Vision plans - Company paid
• Short-term Disability, Long-term disability and Life Insurance - Company paid
• Business/ First Class travel upgrade for 7 hour or longer flights & company card will be provided for expenses
• Vacation / Personal days granted at 25 days per year
• Paid Federal Holidays - 11 days
• $5,000 Annual Professional Development Fund plus 40 paid hours if in class
• 401K with 6% company match; all contributions are immediately vested by Employee
• Employee will be paid a bonus of $10,000 per employee hired based on their referral
• Up to 3 paid Code Red days due to customer closure