Senior Test Engineer – HPC Automation & Validation

CTRL + LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 142,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% employer 401(k) contribution

Life and disability insurance

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

CTRL + LLC is seeking an experienced test engineer to support high-performance computing environments requiring TS/SCI with polygraph clearance. This on-site role in Annapolis Junction, MD focuses on planning and executing comprehensive test plans, building automated validation frameworks, and validating REST APIs for HPC services.

You will collaborate on defect tracking, requirement validation, and performance readiness, with a team in a DoD-focused mission.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• 8 years of test engineering experience on programs of similar scope with a related degree.
• 3+ years of software testing in Linux environments.
• Linux CLI, tools and system administration fundamentals.
• Bash and Python scripting for automation.
• Test methodologies and test lifecycle management.
• GitLab CI and CI/CD practices.
• Docker or Podman.
• Git

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and execute test plans for HPC systems.
• Build automated test solutions and validation frameworks.
• Integrate and test REST APIs for HPC services.
• Track defects through resolution.
• Validate system requirements, performance and operational readiness.

Skills

Test engineering

Linux experience

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Test methodologies

GitLab CI

CI/CD practices

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in math, science, engineering, statistics, or related discipline

Tools

Docker or Podman

Jira

Confluence

Splunk

Ansible

Job description

Work location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Work arrangement: On-site

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph

Applicants must currently hold an active TS/SCI with polygraph. Ctrl+ does not sponsor new security clearances or clearance upgrades. Applicants who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.

Location & In-Person Requirement

All positions require in-person work. Applicants must live within commuting distance of the listed work location to be considered. Some roles may allow limited telework, but regular on-site attendance is required. These are not fully remote positions.

Your next challenge

Prove that high-performance computing systems are ready for the mission. Plan, automate and run the tests that show HPC software, middleware and infrastructure are reliable, scalable, secure and ready for operations.

The mission

Support integration and test for HPC environments that mission users depend on for large-scale computing.

What you’ll do

• Plan, develop and execute test plans for HPC systems
• Build automated test solutions and validation frameworks
• Integrate and test REST APIs for HPC services
• Track defects through resolution
• Validate system requirements, performance and operational readiness

What you’ll bring

• 8 years of test engineering experience on programs of similar scope with a Bachelor’s degree in math, science, engineering, statistics, engineering management or a related discipline (4 additional years of test engineering experience may substitute for the degree)
• 3+ years of software testing, QA or validation in Linux environments
• Linux CLI, tools and system administration fundamentals
• Bash and Python scripting for automation
• Test methodologies and test lifecycle management
• GitLab CI and CI/CD practices
• Docker or Podman
• Git

Preferred qualifications

• Jira and Confluence
• Splunk
• SAFe Agile
• Infrastructure as code and Ansible

Compensation and flexibility

$103.14–$113.88 per hour in approximate pay; employer 401(k) contribution is additional.

Compensation: The listed range reflects approximate hourly pay across our compensation models and excludes Ctrl+’s employer 401(k) contribution. Your hourly pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and the compensation model you select. The lower end reflects a no-bonus option with five weeks of PTO; the upper end reflects the Max Rate option without bonus or PTO.

Choose from three compensation models: Max Rate, With Bonus, or With Bonus and PTO. Offers include a projected five-year compensation comparison and a package comparison sheet. PTO and bonuses depend on the selected model and role eligibility.

Why Ctrl+?

Ctrl+ is a software engineering and staffing firm based in Elkridge, Maryland, supporting Department of Defense missions in the Fort Meade area and other listed locations. Founded by two college roommates, Brad and Bhavin, Ctrl+ brings a close-knit team approach, with founders who work on contracts alongside employees.

Benefits include:

• 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility
• Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility
• Paid social and team events

Let’s connect

If this work sounds like your next chapter and you meet the clearance and local commuting requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ctrl+ is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and job requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.