MCCO Senior Test Engineer | Active TS/SCI CI Poly

General Dynamics - IT; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is hiring a Senior Test Engineer to support mission-critical government projects. You will be engaged in software testing and evaluation for the Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations program. Your technical skills will help ensure the reliability and effectiveness of software used in cyber missions.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and at least 5 years of experience in software testing. Collaborate with development teams, validate software against requirements, and play a key role in supporting U.S. Cyber Command's efforts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software test engineering experience required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly mandatory.
• Ability to conduct various levels of software testing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and perform testing and evaluation of software.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Conduct unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing.

Skills

Software Test Engineering

Test Planning

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

User Acceptance Testing

Security Testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Senior Test Engineer at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission‑critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career. The Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations (MCCO) Tool Developer program builds custom software that supports real‑world cyber missions. Developers create tools that help defend Marine networks, identify vulnerabilities, automate cyber tasks, and support authorized offensive cyber operations. It’s a hands‑on, mission‑driven role where you’ll design and prototype solutions used directly by Marine Corps cyber teams and U.S. Cyber Command.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Senior Test Engineer, the work you’ll do for GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command (MARFORCYBER) at Ft. Meade, MD:

• Provide Software Test and Evaluation Capability – plan, prepare, and perform testing, evaluation, verification, and validation of software to evaluate results against specifications, requirements, and operational need.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure that software meets specifications, requirements, and operational needs.
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and acceptance testing to identify and report defects and discrepancies.
• Evaluate software performance, scalability, and reliability to ensure that it meets operational requirements.
• Verify that software meets functional and non‑functional requirements, including security, usability, and accessibility.
• Validate that software meets operational needs and user expectations, including conducting user acceptance testing and feedback sessions.
• Identify and report defects and discrepancies, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues and implement fixes.
• Develop and maintain test environments, including test data, test scripts, and test tools.
• Conduct testing and evaluation of software in various environments, including development, staging, and production.
• Conduct testing and evaluation of capabilities against various hardware, operating systems, software versions, and environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and refine testing and evaluation strategies, including identifying and prioritizing testing objectives and scope.
• Provide testing and evaluation results and recommendations to stakeholders, including developers, project managers, and operational users.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly.
• 5+ years of software test engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Work location: onsite in Ft. Meade, MD.
• US Citizenship Required.