Mid level Test Engineer| TS/SCI w/MD poly required

Power3 Solutions; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k plan

Annual bonuses

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Education budget

Certification budget

Amazon Prime reimbursement

Birthday club

Capstone swag

Job summary

Power3 Solutions seeks a Mid-Level Test Engineer to reinforce QA for the AdmitIT product in a DoD-focused environment. You will design and execute test plans, identify defects, and collaborate with development for quality delivery.

You will work across manual and automated testing, balancing thoroughness with timelines while contributing to QA process improvements. The role requires a TS/SCI with MD polygraph clearance, a computer engineering/CS background, and 5+ years of software engineering

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, Bruno, Cypress.
• Exposure to API testing and related tools.
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans and test cases.
• Identify defects and collaborate with development teams to resolve.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and metrics.
• Balance manual and automated testing to meet timelines.

Skills

Test engineering

Quality assurance

Automation mindset

Documentation

Collaboration

Rapid learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or CS

Tools

Selenium

Bruno

Cypress

GitLab

JIRA

Confluence

API testing

Linux

Job description

Mid level Test Engineer| TS/SCI w/MD poly required

• Hanover, MD

Mid-Level Test Engineer

SWE1/2

Salary Range:$150- 200K

Location: Hanover, MD

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI with MD polygraph

We are seeking a Mid-Level Test Engineer to help ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our AdmitIT product. In this role, you will design and execute test plans, identify defects, collaborate closely with development teams, and contribute to continuous improvement of our testing processes. You will work across manual and automated testing, balance thoroughness with delivery timelines, and help raise the overall quality bar.
About :

Our Partners delivers mission-ready cybersecurity, engineering, and AI-enhanced software solutions for federal defense clients. We combine deep technical expertise with a people-first culture to help modernize securely, accelerate capability delivery, and strengthen operational resilience. Our work supports DoW, with proven experience in ICAM, Zero Trust, cloud-native engineering, and secure Agile development.

Built on Collaboration, Culture, Connection, and Community. Values that guide every engagement and every mission we support. We deliver secure, scalable solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of our clients’ operations.

Must Have:

• Hands-on experience with test automation tools/frameworks such as Selenium, Bruno, Cypress, or similar
• Exposure to API testing and related tools
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment or possess a foundational understanding of Linux
• Quick learner with a proactive, adaptable mindset
• Experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT), functional testing, API testing, accessibility (508), and role-based testing
• Strong documentation skills: manual test cases, test procedures, requirements verification traceability matrices (RVTM), and test plans
• Proficient in GitLab workflow processes
• Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence for project tracking and collaboration

Desired Skills:

• Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned with requirements and specifications
• Execute both manual and automated tests, including functional, regression, UAT, API, accessibility (508), and role-based testing
• Identify, document, track, verify defects, provide clear reproduction steps, expected versus actual results, and severity assessments
• Analyze test outcomes, report findings, and deliver actionable feedback to developers and stakeholders
• Collaborate effectively with team members throughout the software development lifecycle
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of test automation frameworks, increasing coverage for critical workflows
• Participate in requirement reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning/review sessions
• Help define and refine QA processes, standards, and best practices to drive continuous improvement
• Prioritize testing activities to balance quality assurance with project timelines and deliverables
• Maintain thorough documentation of test artifacts, results, and quality metrics

Requires:

• Security Clearance: TS/SCI with MD polygraph
• 5 years software engineering experience
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in computer engineering or in a field related to computer engineering or computer science disciplines. 4 years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree for a total of 9 years.

We offer a very competitive benefits package because we care about our employees. Our offerings including:

• Four (4) weeks paid time
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• 401k plan with 4% employer contributions and immediate vesting plus annual 3% contruibution
• Annual Bonuses for performance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision and insurance
• Education and Training budget provided
• Technical Certification and coursework budget for computer/program expenses
• Amazon Prime Membership Reimbursement
• Birthday Club
• Capstone Swag