CAL Test Engineer

Maximus; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a CAL Test Engineer to support testing operations for network, server, and hardware changes in the Client Access Lab. The role involves coordinating both physical and virtual test environments, documenting results, and ensuring readiness for deployment.

Candidates should have 1+ years in IT testing, a related degree or equivalent experience, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust. On-site work in Tyson's Corner, VA is required with hybrid options where applicable.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust; U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent relevant experience.
• 1+ years of hands-on IT testing or systems support experience in enterprise environments.
• Experience executing integration and system testing for networks, servers, operating systems, and hardware changes.
• Ability to work on-site in Tyson's Corner, Virginia as required.
• Familiarity with test environments (development, integration, test) and change/release processes.
• Ability to document test plans, cases, results, and defect reports with clear traceability; capability to support onsite lab coordination.

Responsibilities

• Support Testing Services by conducting functional, integration, regression, compatibility, performance, and basic security testing for network, system/server updates, and hardware changes prior to production deployment.
• Provide day-to-day support for the Client Access Lab (CAL), coordinating physical and virtual test environments used for development, integration, and validation activities.
• Ensuring test activities align with risk management and change processes.
• Execute and document integration testing for infrastructure changes, ensuring readiness and traceability to requirements and change requests.
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test reports; track defects and coordinate retesting and resolution with engineering and operations teams.
• Ensure test activities and documentation comply with security, configuration, and change management policies and standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Planning

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/IS/Engineering)

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Automated testing tools

Job description

Description & Requirements

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission‑critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Our work focuses on sustaining, operating, and improving essential government systems and services, with proven operational excellence, and a commitment to mission success for our customers.

Requirements

Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission‑critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Our work focuses on sustaining, operating, and improving essential government systems and services, with proven operational excellence, and a commitment to mission success for our customers.

Joining Maximus means becoming part of a collaborative, mission‑driven organization where teamwork, accountability, and professional growth are core to how we operate. We invest in our workforce through training, education, and career development, empowering professionals to deliver high‑impact solutions while contributing to outcomes that matter at a national scale.

This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. Active Public Trust and/or DHS Suitability is preferred. U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status required.

This role is hybrid, allowing for remote work, but requires the ability to work onsite in Tyson's Corner, VA.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS199, T1, Band 4

CAL Test Engineer supports testing operations by executing integration and system testing for network, server, and hardware changes within the Client Access Lab (CAL). The role supports physical and virtual test environments, coordinates onsite lab activities, documents test results and defects, and works closely with QA/Risk and operations teams to ensure changes are validated and ready for deployment.

Job‑Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support Testing Services by conducting functional, integration, regression, compatibility, performance, and basic security testing for network, system/server updates, and hardware changes prior to production deployment.
• Provide day‑to‑day support for the Client Access Lab (CAL), including coordination of physical and virtual test environments used for development, integration, and validation activities.
• Ensuring test activities align with risk management and change processes.
• Execute and document integration testing for infrastructure changes, ensuring readiness and traceability to requirements and change requests.
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test reports; track defects and coordinate retesting and resolution with engineering and operations teams.
• Ensure test activities and documentation comply with security, configuration, and change management policies and standards.

Job‑Specific Minimum Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. Active Public Trust and/or DHS Suitability is preferred. U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field OR equivalent relevant experience.
• 1+ years of hands‑on IT testing or systems support experience in enterprise environments.
• Experience executing integration and system testing for networks, servers, operating systems, and hardware changes.
• Ability to work on‑site in Tyson's Corner, Virginia as required.
• Familiarity with test environments (development, integration, test) and change/release processes.
• Ability to document test plans, cases, results, and defect reports with clear traceability.Capability to support onsite lab coordination.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Exposure to automated testing tools or scripting (e.g., basic test automation frameworks).
• Experience working in federal government environments.
• Strong coordination and communication skills to work across QA, OA, engineering, and onsite support teams.

Minimum Requirements

TCS199, T1, Band 4

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at [e-mail].

Minimum Salary

$50,000.00

Maximum Salary

$75,000.00