Software Test Engineer

BryceTech LLC; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health plan including dental andVision

Life & disability insurance

401(k) match

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

BryceTech LLC seeks a Software Test Engineer to support the U.S. Army CSC2 program at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. You will provide technical leadership for software testing, cybersecurity, and interoperability across multiple joint capabilities, leveraging Agile and DevSecOps practices.

Travel to DoW sites will be required to support live tests and verify performance in mission environments. Strong collaboration with government leadership and stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.
• 8+ years in computing with a STEM degree (CS/SE/EE) or 10+ with IS/IT/cybersecurity.
• Experience with Agile and DevSecOps environments.
• CI/CD pipelines and automated testing experience.
• Cloud-native / microservices architectures.
• Proficiency with GitLab, Azure DevOps, Jira and Confluence.
• Experience testing in DoW/military environments is a plus.
• Ability to travel to DoW sites as needed.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Experience creating ICDs, APIs, and software requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead software test engineering across CSC2 capabilities for software readiness.
• Collaborate with Government T&E leadership to plan and execute testing.
• Travel to DoW sites to support live operational tests and evaluate performance.
• Coordinate with testers, users, and stakeholders; document results and defects.
• Develop test, cybersecurity, and interoperability activities in Agile roadmaps.
• Manage test schedules, sprint planning, and milestones using ALM tools.
• Generate dashboards, metrics, and briefing materials from ALM data.
• Define interfaces, APIs, ICDs, and architecture alignment with testing.
• Design automated test frameworks and DevSecOps integration within pipelines.
• Support release readiness reviews and agile technical reviews.

Skills

Agile software development

DevSecOps

CI/CD pipelines

Interoperability testing

Travel to DoW sites

Test leadership

Cybersecurity concepts

Data-driven dashboards

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / software engineering / electrical engineering

Bachelor's degree in information systems / information technology / cybersecurity

Tools

GitLab

Azure DevOps

Jira

Confluence

Job description

• Compensation: USD 120,000 - USD 130,000 - yearly

Company Description

BryceTech is a trusted leader in complex technology domains, delivering data-driven solutions in aerospace, biosecurity, and defense. We specialize in systems engineering, advanced analytics, R&D programs, and strategic advisory support. Our clients – including NASA, DoD, HHS, DHS, and other civil and national security agencies – rely on us to drive mission success and accelerate innovation.

BryceTech has been recognized in the Washington TechnologyFast 50 ranking of top high-growth small businesses for five consecutive years and received a GovCon Contractor of the Year Award in 2025, underscoring our strong growth, competitive positioning, and excellence in federal contracting. With a proven track record of winning sought-after contracts, scaling high-performance teams, and executing on critical government missions, BryceTech presents a compelling opportunity for strategic partnerships in the GovCon space.

Job Description

BryceTech is seeking a Software Test Engineerto support the U.S. Army's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Support to Command and Control (CSC2) System of Systems (SoS) program at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Working closely with Government Test and Evaluation (T&E) leadership, this individual will provide technical leadership for software testing, interoperability, cybersecurity, and Agile software delivery across multiple Joint Service capabilities. The successful candidate will help ensure modern software solutions are thoroughly tested, integrated, and delivered using Agile and DevSecOps methodologies while supporting critical Department of Defense modernization efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead software test engineering activities across multiple CSC2 System of Systems capabilities, ensuring software functionality, interoperability, and mission readiness
• Collaborate with Government Test and Evaluation leadership to plan, coordinate, and execute software testing efforts across multiple programs
• Travel to Department of War (DoW) sites to support and execute software testing during live operational test events, evaluating system performance, functionality, interoperability, and operational suitability in realistic mission environments
• Coordinate with Government test personnel, operational users, and program stakeholders during operational test events to execute test procedures, document results, identify defects or performance issues, and communicate findings and recommended corrective actions
• Develop, maintain, and continuously update software test, cybersecurity, and interoperability activities within Agile Roadmaps and Capability Release Plans
• Manage software testing schedules, sprint planning activities, and program milestones using Agile Lifecycle Management tools such as GitLab, Azure DevOps, Jira, or Confluence
• Generate executive dashboards, performance metrics, reports, and briefing materials using data from Agile Lifecycle Management tools
• Identify, monitor, and optimize software delivery critical paths from development through production deployment while integrating automated testing and cybersecurity milestones
• Develop technical performance specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), application programming interface (API) documentation, and open architecture requirements supporting integration with external systems
• Design and maintain automated traceability and software test frameworks within DevSecOps pipelines to ensure alignment between software requirements, architecture, cybersecurity controls, and testing activities
• Develop and execute software test plans, automated test procedures, and cybersecurity validation activities supporting acquisition, testing, and product support strategies
• Support software release readiness reviews, sprint planning sessions, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and other Agile technical reviews
• Perform technical trade studies evaluating cost, schedule, performance, interoperability, and cybersecurity risks to optimize software capabilities
• Identify and communicate software development risks, schedule impacts, and configuration management concerns throughout the software lifecycle
• Assess contractor software development activities and provide independent recommendations regarding software engineering, testing, cybersecurity, architecture, and overall program execution
• Review software, cybersecurity, interoperability, and testing deliverables, including CDRLs and ADRLs, while providing recommendations to Government program leadership
• Support Program Officers, Assistant Program Managers, systems engineering, and test organizations across both acquisition programs and prototype efforts
• Plan, facilitate, and document Integrated Product Team meetings, technical working groups, and other program meetings, including agendas, meeting minutes, action items, and follow-up tracking

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance
• bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical discipline with at least eight years of relevant experience OR
• bachelor's degree in information systems, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related discipline with at least ten years of relevant experience
• Experience supporting Agile software development and DevSecOps environments
• Experience planning, managing, or implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated software testing
• Experience with modern software architectures, including cloud-native and microservices-based applications
• Proficiency with Agile Lifecycle Management and DevSecOps tools such as GitLab, Azure DevOps, Jira, and Confluence
• Experience developing software testing strategies, automated test frameworks, and continuous Test & Evaluation processes
• Experience planning, executing, or supporting software testing during operational test events, preferably at DoW sites or in military operational environments
• Ability and willingness to travel to DoW sites to support live operational software testing events
• Experience documenting test results, identifying software defects or performance issues, and communicating findings to technical teams and Government stakeholders
• Experience preparing technical documentation, including interface control documents (ICDs), APIs, software requirements, or systems engineering artifacts
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of War software acquisition programs
• Knowledge of DoDI 5000.87 Software Acquisition Pathway
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DoW cybersecurity requirements
• Experience supporting CBRN, command and control, or Joint Service software development programs
• Experience with automated testing, interoperability testing, and DevSecOps pipeline automation
• Experience supporting software-intensive acquisition programs within an Agile environment
• Experience participating in operational test events involving military software systems, including coordination with operational users and Government test organizations

Additional Information

• competitive salary
• a comprehensive health plan including dental and vision coverage
• company-paid life & disability insurance policies
• 401(k) plan with company match
• an educational reimbursement program.

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