Security-Cleared Software Test Engineer (Level 2)

J&T; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M

Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing ed

Job summary

J&T in Columbia, MD is seeking a Software Test Engineer – Level 2 to support full‑lifecycle software testing, automated test framework development, and system integration for mission‑critical systems.

You will design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test plans and automated suites, execute integration, performance, and security testing across Linux and Windows, and collaborate with development teams to resolve software issues. A TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field plus 6+ years of Software Test Engineering experience on programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field plus 4+ years of Software Test Engineering experience (Master's degree substituting for 2 years).
• 10 years of relevant Software Test Engineering experience without a degree.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and automated test suites.
• Provision, configure, and maintain dedicated test environments and testing infrastructure.
• Perform Integration & Testing and Acceptance Testing to ensure adherence to requirements.
• Develop automated test scripts and capabilities using Python.
• Execute performance, load, stress, interface, and security testing with code coverage tools.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Linux and Windows operating systems and test apps.
• Document test results, log discrepancies, and track remediations through verification.
• Support hardware problem dispatch and lab testing workflows.

Skills

Python

Linux

Windows

Test automation

Test planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related

10 years of experience without a degree

Tools

Code coverage tools

Job description

J&T in Columbia, MD is seeking a Software Test Engineer – Level 2 to support full‑lifecycle software testing, automated test framework development, and system integration for mission‑critical systems.

You will design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test plans and automated suites, execute integration, performance, and security testing across Linux and Windows, and collaborate with development teams to resolve software issues. A TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.