Senior Software Test and Evaluation Engineer

The Amatriot Group; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior Software Test and Evaluation Engineer to develop and maintain the Joint Simulation Bus (JBUS) for supporting distributed training across military systems. The role requires 5+ years in software engineering and an active Top Secret clearance. Responsibilities include executing test plans, collaborating with development teams, and implementing automated testing frameworks. This position may involve up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in software engineering.
• Experience in classified and unclassified environments.
• Knowledge of systems design/development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans.
• Collaborate with development teams to resolve defects.
• Implement automated testing frameworks.

Skills

Software engineering

Digital logic

Embedded systems programming

Agile development methodologies

Java

C/C++

SQL

PostgreSQL

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Jenkins

SonarQube

Open Service Gateway Initiative (OSGi)

Spring Framework (Spring Boot)

Job description

Senior Software Test and Evaluation Engineer

Job Title: Senior Software Test and Evaluation Engineer

Security Clearance: Top Secret

Location: Norfolk, VA

Job Type: Full-Time

Target Salary Range: $125,000 - $185,000

This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary.

Position Overview

As a Software Test and Evaluation Engineer you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining Joint Simulation Bus (JBUS) in supporting distributed training across Joint Semi-Automated Forces (JSAF) and the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE). JBUS provides the base interoperability structure for the interoperability new and existing systems to participate in distributed training. Continuous development and improvements are required for the effectiveness of system of plug‑ins, manipulators, and filters to ensure the broadest and highest possible quality of service for the user community.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, strategies, and cases to evaluate software performance and functionality.
• Collaborate with development teams to identify and resolve software defects.
• Implement automated testing frameworks and tools to streamline the testing process.
• Conduct performance, regression, and integration testing to ensure software meets business requirements.
• Document and report test results, providing actionable insights to improve software quality.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies to enhance testing methodologies.
• Monitor and upgrade as necessary all existing plug‑ins, manipulators, and filters.
• Monitor and upgrade JBUS GUI (STORM) to improve usability.
• Support JBUS configurations/ plug‑ins in support of air trainer integration/ interoperability.
• Develop methods to identify, and potentially avoid, RID and configuration mismatches.
• Upgrade JBUS Plug‑in, filter, and manipulator upgrades.
• Provide improved user interface capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, including digital logic, circuit analysis, and embedded systems programming.
• Experience in classified and unclassified environments, specifically in the development of Joint Semi‑Automated Forces (JSAF) and Joint Simulation Bus (JBUS).
• Experience with Open Service Gateway Initiative (OSGi), Jenkins, SonarQube.
• Knowledge of systems design/development lifecycle (SDLC), software systems theory and engineering principles, network/systems design and implementation, virtualization, and cloud technologies.
• Possess the necessary training, qualifications, and experience for the IAT-II level at a minimum in accordance with SECNAV M-5239.2 and DoD 8140/8570 (e.g., CompTIA Sec+).
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and familiarity with web development and architecture.
• Experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot), Gradle/Maven, SQL, PostgreSQL, Sencha Ext JS (web development in general JavaScript/HTML/CSS).
• Up to 25% travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience as a software engineer within a U.S. Government environment; DoD strongly preferred.
• Experience in software development using C/C++ and Java (web app development Jakarta EE/Java EE).
• Software or systems engineering experience specializing in M&S and C4I integration applications such as JBUS and JSAF.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures used in systems development.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Clearance Requirements

• Active Top Secret with ability read in as SCI security clearance.