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 + 11 holidays

7% 401k Employer Gift

100% Paid Carefirst medical premiums

Training/Career Pathing

Morale Building Events

External Referral Program

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. A TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required for this position, with extensive experience in integration and testing across multiple operating systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience integrating and testing systems.
• Bachelor's Degree in a 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

Skills

Testing & integration

Programming: Python/Java

Operational testing

Functional testing

Security clearance TS/SCI w/Poly

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

GitLab

Cloud hosting

AWS

Job description

Test & Integration Engineer

Summary

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

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. We are currently hiring Cleared Software Developers, CNO Engineers, Systems Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Security Engineers. At Bestgate, you'll work alongside some of the industry's most experienced software and systems engineers, tackling mission-critical challenges across cloud-native technologies, software modernization, embedded systems, data science, DevSecOps, and more. We believe exceptional people deserve exceptional support, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package focused on your well-being, career development, and work-life balance, including:

• 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.

External Referral Program - If now's not the right time, but you know someone that is looking for a change, we offer competitive external referral bonuses for every hire!

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.