Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Metron; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA options

Paid Time Off

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development Reimbursement

Annual Salary Reviews

Profit Sharing

401(k) Options

Gym and Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Metron is seeking a mid-level Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) in Reston, VA to build robust test harnesses, mocking infrastructure, and automate testing across Java, Rust, and TypeScript-based applications. You will help integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines and improve software quality and reliability in mission-focused environments.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical field, 3+ years of experience, and the ability to collaborate with researchers, engineers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field as listed.
• 3+ years of industry experience.
• Experience building test infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in software testing and test harness development.
• Experience designing automated and manual testing.
• Proficiency in Java, Rust or TypeScript/React.
• Ability to translate concepts for researchers, engineers, and end users.
• Familiarity with full-stack web development in any frameworks/languages.

Skills

Test infrastructure

CI/CD pipelines

Java

Rust

TypeScript/React

Collaboration with researchers

Full-stack web development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, applied math, or related field

Tools

ADO

GitLab

Job description

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Reston, VA

About Metron

Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings.

Our Reston team is seeking a mid-level Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to help build and mature the testing infrastructure supporting production software for simulation, optimization, and decision support in mission-focused environments. This role is for someone who can develop robust test harnesses, mocking infrastructure, and automated and manual testing strategies. A successful candidate will also help integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines and improve software quality and reliability across Java, Rust, and TypeScript-based applications. The strongest candidates will bring solid software development fundamentals, hands-on experience with software testing and test infrastructure, and the technical judgment to build scalable, maintainable testing practices across a growing production codebase.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, applied math, or related field
• At least 3 years of industry experience
• Experience building test infrastructure including mocking and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience in software testing and test harness development
• Experience designing automated and manual testing
• Software Development experience in Java, Rust or Typescript/React
• Ability to work effectively with researchers, engineers, and end users to translate technical concepts into usable software
• Familiarity with full-stack web application development in any frameworks/languages
• U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED; successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Desired Qualifications

• Active DoD Security Clearance
• Experience using ADO, Gitlab or similar CI/CD tools

Position Location:Reston, VA

*The selected individual(s) will be required to work from the Reston, VA office

Perks and Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Accompanying FSA and HSA options
• Additional Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Annual Salary Reviews
• Profit Sharing
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth Options
• Gym and Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Metron is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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