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# Test Engineer SWE1/2 | TS/SCI w/ MD POLY Security Clearance required

- **Company:** Capstone LLC
- **Location:** Hanover, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $150,000 - $200,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Scrum Methodology, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Verification, Test Scripts, Cypress (Programming Language), Gitlab, Bug Reporting, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Api Management
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/test-engineer-swe1-2-ts-sci-w-md-poly-security-clearance-required-hanover-md--f7a398d1-5bf7-4cfc-91b9-fe4ca84245e8

## About the Role

Testing, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Top Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Continuous Improvement, Debugging Skills, Test Automation, Testing, Process Improvement, * 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 possess a foundational understanding of Linux
 * Quick learner with a proactive, adaptable mindset
 * 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, * Security Clearance: TS/SCI with MD polygraph
 * 5 years software engineering experience
 * Bachelor's Degree or higher in computer engineering or in a field related to computer engineering or computer science disciplines. 4 years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree for a total of 9 years.

## Description

We are seeking a Mid-Level Test Engineer to help ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our AdmitIT product. In this role, you will design and execute test plans, identify defects, collaborate closely with development teams, and contribute to continuous improvement of our testing processes. You will work across manual and automated testing, balance thoroughness with delivery timelines, and help raise the overall quality bar., * Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned with requirements and specifications

 * Execute both manual and automated tests, including functional, regression, UAT, API, accessibility (508), and role-based testing
 * Identify, document, track, 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