Automation & Performance Systems Test Engineer

Owl Cyber Defense; Morrisville (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC in Morrisville, NC invites applications for a Systems Test Engineer – Automation & Performance. You will design and execute automated tests, run performance benchmarks, and support validation of cross-domain devices that control and secure data flows.

The ideal candidate is a software developer who enjoys solving complex problems, thrives in a small team, and takes ownership to improve quality and automation across the testing lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience with Python, Ansible, Java, or bash.
• Strong understanding of network architecture and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with performance/load testing concepts (preferred).
• Experience with Linux-based systems and networking protocols (preferred).
• Experience in secure or regulated environments (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute performance benchmarking, throughput, latency, and stress testing.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions for cross-domain devices.
• Support automated functional, integration, and system-level testing and increase automation coverage.
• Collaborate with developers, systems engineers, and test team members in a small, collaborative environment.
• Participate in design, requirement, and test reviews and drive quality improvements.

Skills

Python

Ansible

Java

bash

Network architecture

Troubleshooting

Performance testing concepts

Linux

Networking protocols

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Packet Capture Tools

Job description

Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC in Morrisville, NC invites applications for a Systems Test Engineer – Automation & Performance. You will design and execute automated tests, run performance benchmarks, and support validation of cross-domain devices that control and secure data flows.

The ideal candidate is a software developer who enjoys solving complex problems, thrives in a small team, and takes ownership to improve quality and automation across the testing lifecycle.