Test Engineer

We are seeking a Test Engineer (System Test & Troubleshooting) to join our Undersea Warfare Decision Support Team in Manassas, Virginia. In this role, you will perform hands-on system testing, validation, and troubleshooting for advanced software solutions that support U.S. Navy operations. The program enhances situational awareness, mission planning, and real-time data sharing across connected undersea warfare platforms.

The ideal candidate will be an early-career engineer or former military professional with experience testing complex systems, executing formal test cases, and working collaboratively in an Agile development environment. If you enjoy problem-solving, analyzing system behavior, and contributing to mission-critical defense technology, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your engineering career.

This is a full-time position based in Manassas, Virginia. U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance are required at the time of hire. The annual base salary is $93,000 – $100,000, with final compensation based on experience and skills. Candidates will be paid within this range based on their work experience and capabilities.

In addition to a competitive base salary, this position includes a comprehensive benefits package with healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision), Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, paid time off and holidays, and tuition and training reimbursement.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Executing formal and informal test cases to validate software functionality, performance, and system behavior.
• Reviewing, redlining, and updating test plans, procedures, reports, logs, and status tracking documentation.
• Performing functional, operational, and performance testing on software and integrated systems.
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of test scripts, test data, and diagnostic tools.
• Supporting setup and configuration of test environments, simulators, and associated assets.
• Collaborating with engineering teams to triage, track, and re-test software and system defects.
• Ensuring all test activities comply with established quality assurance and configuration management processes.

Required Skills:

• U.S. citizenship and active DoD Secret security clearance at time of hire.
• Ability to follow test procedures precisely and document results accurately.
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development environments.
• Experience with test automation or scripting tools.
• Working knowledge of systems integration, networking, or Linux/Windows operating systems.
• Experience generating formal test documentation, test reports, or discrepancy reports (DRs). 

Preferred Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.