Senior Test Systems Engineer

ANSER; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSER in Springfield, Virginia is seeking a Senior Test Systems Engineer to enhance national and homeland security through testing activities. You will lead application and system testing across complex GEOINT systems in cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments, contributing to mission-critical support.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 12+ years of experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance. Join ANSER and make an impact with your skills in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• 12+ years of experience supporting systems integration, testing, or engineering.
• Experience with Agile, DevOps, and traditional environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead application and system testing across NSG, ASG, and Federal programs.
• Execute testing of applications within DevOps pipelines using QA standards.
• Develop and execute manual and automated test cases.

Skills

Software testing methodologies

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JMeter

Jenkins

Docker

Postman

GitHub/GitLab

Job description

Company Overview

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Senior Test Systems Engineer to support application, system, and integration testing activities across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and Federal Agency environments. You will support the execution of test and evaluation activities across complex GEOINT systems operating in cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. You will develop and execute manual and automated tests, support API and system validation in DevOps pipelines, and assist in identifying and resolving system defects. You will also provide technical leadership to junior and mid-level engineers supporting mission‑critical testing activities.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead and support application, system, and integration testing across NSG, ASG, and Federal Agency programs.
• Execute testing of applications and APIs within DevOps pipelines using established QA standards.
• Perform independent integration testing of software and hardware systems to validate compliance with requirements.
• Develop and execute manual and automated test cases using scripting and programming languages.
• Support identification, analysis, and resolution of system defects discovered during testing.
• Participate in Agile, DevOps, and traditional testing and development environments.
• Support test planning, execution, and reporting across system-of-systems environments.
• Validate system performance across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises infrastructures.
• Maintain test documentation, traceability, and results reporting.
• Support defect tracking and lifecycle management activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure system readiness and mission alignment.
• Execute regression, integration, and performance testing activities.
• Support API validation and functional testing within CI/CD pipelines.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with requirements through structured test execution.
• Communicate test results and system issues to engineering and government stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM field. Equivalent experience may be substituted.
• 12+ years of experience supporting systems integration, testing, or engineering in large-scale System of Systems or Service-Oriented Architecture environments.
• Experience with test management tools and defect tracking systems.
• Experience working in Agile, DevOps, and traditional development/testing environments.
• Previous Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) program/project experience.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and QA practices.
• Experience supporting cloud, hybrid, or on-premises enterprise systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related STEM field.
• Experience with tools such as JMeter, Jenkins, Docker, Postman, Swagger, Nexus, Apigee, GitHub/GitLab.
• Experience with programming/scripting languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, Bash, SQL, XML, JSON, and Curl.
• Experience with AWS and C2S environments.
• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience supporting NSG/ASG or NGA program environments.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Exposure to software development frameworks and DevOps best practices.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [e-mail].

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.