Cleared Test & Integration Engineer

Bestgate Engineering; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible PTO

401k matching

Medical premiums paid

Training program

Team events

Job summary

Bestgate Engineering is seeking a Test & Integration Engineer to join a mission-focused team developing automated capabilities for secure enterprise environments. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, system integration, and solving technical challenges in a collaborative setting.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience testing and integrating software products against defined requirements, loads applications/OS, and has familiarity with cloud hosting, automation, and AWS.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years of experience integrating and testing systems across multiple operating systems.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive test plans.
• Experience with automated testing tools and scripting.
• Proficiency in Python and/or Java.
• Knowledge of operational and functional testing practices.
• Experience testing software against defined requirements and designs.
• Ability to load applications and operating systems.
• Experience building and configuring systems from technical drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Security clearance TS/SCI w/Poly is required.
• Experience with cloud hosting and automation, AWS.
• Experience with GitLab and Agile environments.
• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Agile experience

Operational testing

Functional testing

Hands-on testing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

Python

Java

Automated testing tools

GitLab

AWS

Cloud hosting & automation

Technical drawing packages

Job description

Test & Integration Engineer

Join a mission-focused engineering team developing modern, automated capabilities for secure enterprise environments. This role focuses on testing and integrating products to ensure they meet requirements, perform as expected, and deliver a reliable user experience. The ideal candidate enjoys hands‑on testing, system integration, and solving technical challenges in a collaborative environment.

Required

• 10 + years of experience integrating and testing systems using multiple operating systems.


• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in any technical field.


• Experience developing and executing test plans.


• Experience with automated testing tools.


• Experience with Python and/or Java.


• Knowledge of operational testing.


• Knowledge of functional testing.


• Experience testing and integrating software products against defined requirements and designs.


• Ability to load applications and operating systems.


• Experience building and configuring systems from technical drawing packages.


• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.


• Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly


• Experience with cloud hosting and automation.


• AWS experience.


• Experience with GitLab.


• Experience working in an Agile environment.


• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desired

• Experience with cloud hosting and automation.


• AWS experience.


• Experience with GitLab.


• Experience working in an Agile environment.


• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Salary Range: $ 150,000- $200,000
The provided salary range is an approximation based on current market data and may vary. The final offer will be determined after carefully considering the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to the position. This range is intended as a reference point and is subject to change.

Bestgate Engineering is a leading software and systems engineering firm supporting military and government customers.

• Competitive Pay – Less frill for more in your base pay.


• Flexible PTO to fit your work/life needs + 11 holidays.


• 7% 401k Employer Gift – Vested immediately.


• 100% Paid Carefirst medical premiums for both individuals and families.


• Training/Career Pathing – Annual budget for training, mentoring, and an Internal Mobility Program.


• Morale Building Events – Time given to enjoy connecting with other Bestgate Employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Bestgate Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.