Software Test Engineer

Power3 Solutions; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA – Annual employer contribution

STD Insurance

LTD Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

401k & Profit Sharing

Professional Development

Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Rep

Employee Referral Incentive

Annual Bonus

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Geon Technologies seeks a Software Test Engineer to design, develop, and execute test strategies for complex software systems supporting US government missions, including automated and manual testing, and test environment management.

The ideal candidate has hands-on automated testing, system integration, and test environment configuration experience, plus TS/SCI with poly clearance; bachelor’s in CS required, with six years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience as a Software Test Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is required.
• Active TS/SCI w/ poly clearance.
• Experience with at least four of the following knowledge areas: test automation, performance testing, data interface testing, UI testing, security testing, code coverage tools, systems integration testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement test plans, test cases, and test processes for software applications and systems.
• Design, develop, and maintain suites of automated tests to ensure repeatable, reliable validation of functionality.
• Perform integration testing and acceptance testing to verify components and interfaces.
• Build and maintain test environments for both manual and automated testing activities.
• Support and troubleshoot dispatch systems and hardware problems, remaining engaged in resolution.
• Identify, analyze, and document software defects, collaborating with developers for resolution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks.

Skills

Test automation

Performance testing

Data interface testing

User interface testing

Security testing

Code coverage tools

Systems integration testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Selenium

JUnit

PyTest

Git

Jenkins

Jira

Job description

Geon Technologies is a rapidly growing small business that provides signal processing and sensor system integration services to the United States Government (USG) and the industry base that supports them. Geon seeks to be known for "signals, sensors, and systems". Geon has expertise in the science and development of signal processing techniques and algorithm solutions for multi-INT applications. The signal processing and hardware focused sectors of Geon are supported by the work Geon conducts with open architectures, open frameworks, and open systems that facilitate the rapid development, integration, and deployment of techniques and capabilities to operational contexts. Come join a company that brings unique expertise and value to our customers.

The Software Test Engineer (STE) will design, develop, and execute test strategies to ensure the quality and reliability of complex software systems supporting operational missions. This role involves building and maintaining test environments, developing automated and manual test cases, and conducting system integration, performance, and acceptance testing.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in automated testing, system integration, and test environment configuration, as well as strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and support software and hardware issues throughout the testing lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement test plans, test cases, and test processes for software applications and systems.
• Design, develop, and maintain suites of automated tests to ensure repeatable, reliable validation of functionality.
• Perform integration testing and acceptance testing to verify that system components and interfaces function as intended.
• Build and maintain test environments for both manual and automated testing activities.
• Support and troubleshoot dispatch systems and hardware problems, remaining engaged throughout the resolution process.
• Identify, analyze, and document software defects, and collaborate with developers to ensure timely resolution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks.

Required Qualifications:

• Six (6) years of experience as a Software Test Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• A Master’s degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
• Four (4) additional years of Test Engineer experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Active TS/SCI w/ poly clearance
• Experience with at least four (4) of the following knowledge areas:
  • Test automation development (or demonstrated software development experience)
  • Performance, load, or stress testing
  • Data interface testing
  • User interface testing
  • Security testing
  • Code coverage tools
  • Systems integration testing

Desired Skills:

• Proficiency with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, PyTest, or similar).
• Experience in scripting or programming languages such as Python, Java, or Bash.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and defect tracking tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Jira).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an Agile or DevSecOps environment.

About the Role:

This position plays a key role in ensuring that mission‑critical systems meet rigorous performance, reliability, and quality standards. The successful candidate will contribute to the full testing lifecycle—helping to ensure that deployed software functions securely, efficiently, and reliably in operational environments.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance - 75% employer paid; 25% employee paid.
• Dental Insurance - 100% employer paid.
• Vision Insurance - 100% employer paid.
• Health Spending Account (HSA) - Annual employer contribution of $2,650 (individual)/$5,300 (family)
• Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance - 100% employer paid.
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance - 100% employer paid.
• Basic Life Insurance - 1x annual salary, up to $250,000 - employer paid.
• AD&D Insurance - 1x annual salary, up to $250,000 - employer paid.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance - Up to $300,000 - employee paid
• 401k & Profit Sharing - 5% Safe Harbor contributions, no match required; up to 10% Profit Sharing.
• Professional Development - $4,000 per calendar year to attend conferences & trainings.
• Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment - Reimbursement of one class per semester towards continuing education with the option to apply up to $1,200 a year toward qualifying student loans.
• Employee Referral Incentive - $10,000 (paid 180 days after new hire start date).
• Annual Bonus - Performance Based.
• Paid Time Off - 160 hours.
• Holidays - 11 Federal Holidays.
• Maternity Leave - 160 hours followed by Short-term disability (STD).
• Paternity Leave - 160 hours
• Bereavement Leave - 24 hours (equivalent of 3 days) for immediate family
• Health & Wellness - $750 per calendar year for items such as gym memberships, ergonomic keyboards, standing desks, etc.
• Professional Subscriptions - $350 per calendar year.

Geon Technologies provides wage ranges in accordance with the Maryland Wage Range Transparency law. Pay within the range will be decided by the company in its sole discretion and will be based on several factors including but not limited to experience and/or other qualifications. The projected pay range for this position is $145,000- $165,000.

Geon Technologies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.