Senior Test Engineer

Linuxconfig; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Dark Wolf is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to plan, develop, and execute end-to-end testing for embedded systems, edge devices, and network products. This remote role may require travel to VA and field sites as needed, with a strong emphasis on test automation and security controls validation.

The candidate will architect scalable test suites, lead technical efforts, and ensure compliance with federal standards throughout the test lifecycle. A TS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of system integration and testing experience.
• Experience building and scaling test automation frameworks.
• Proficiency in Python or Bash and Linux.
• Experience with Agile development and defect lifecycle management.
• U.S. Citizenship with an active Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive test plans, methodologies, and scenarios for functional, performance, reliability, security requirements.
• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable automated test suites across unit, multi-unit, and system-level tiers.
• Manage containerized test execution environments using Docker and Kubernetes for reliable test runs.
• Integrate automated test pipelines into CI/CD using GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Execute lab-based validation, hardware/software testing, and field-site assessments.
• Collect performance data and metrics to drive iterative refinement.
• Identify, isolate, and log defects; perform root-cause analysis with development teams.
• Produce test evidence, execution metrics, and formal test reports to ensure readiness for release.
• Adhere to federal compliance standards, security protocols, version control, and QA best practices.

Skills

Test automation

Python

Bash

Linux

Agile

Defect management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

Dark Wolf is looking for a Senior Test Engineerto plan, develop, and execute end-to-end testing for embedded systems, edge devices, and network system products. A successful candidate will serve as a technical leader, architecting scalable test suites using modern test automation frameworks while executing system testing and security controls validation. This position is remote but may require travel to customer sites in VA and field sites, as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive test plans, methodologies, and scenarios to satisfy functional, performance, reliability, security, and Military Standard compliance requirements.
• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable automated test suites across unit, multi-unit, and system-level tiers.
• Manage containerized test execution environments using tools like Docker and Kubernetes to ensure reliable, reproducible test runs.
• Integrate automated test pipelines into continuous integration and continuous delivery workflows using platforms such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Execute lab-based validation, hardware and software testing, and field site assessments, managing parallel testing across multiple systems simultaneously.
• Collect qualitative and quantitative prototype performance data, including system performance, reliability, and security metrics, to drive iterative refinement.
• Identify, isolate, and log complex system defects, perform root-cause analysis, and manage defect lifecycles in collaboration with development teams.
• Produce objective test evidence, execution metrics, formal test reports, and on-demand performance summaries to ensure systems meet operational readiness and release criteria.
• Adhere strictly to federal compliance standards, security protocols, version control practices, and quality assurance best practices throughout the test lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in system integration and testingHands-on expertise architecting, building, and scaling modern test automation frameworks
• Strong proficiency in programming and scripting languages, including Python or BashDeep working knowledge of Linux operating systems
• Proven experience with Agile software development, user interface analysis, defect lifecycle management, and technical troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, customers, and external stakeholders
• Excellent oral communication skills, including experience leading customer briefings, outreach initiatives, and user training sessions
• Strong written communication skills, with proven ability to synthesize complex system analyses into clear technical reports, quality assurance metrics, test evidence, and actionable recommendations
• U.S. Citizenship with an active Top Secret security clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD concepts and methodologies, including building and maintaining automated test pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Experience working with Kubernetes platforms (e.g., Rancher, EKS) and containerization technologies (Docker) for test execution and application deployment.
• Familiarity with security scanning, vulnerability management tools, and cybersecurity control validation.

The salary range for this position is $155,000.00 - $170,000.00 commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.