Software Test Engineer with Security Clearance

The Lockwood Group; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with Company match

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Lockwood Group supports a C5ISR hardware and software program for a U.S. Army customer located at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. The role emphasizes high-assurance testing, compliance with DoD standards, and collaboration with development teams to validate system integrity and performance.

Ideal candidates have a strong DoD contracting background, active clearance, and a BS in a related field. This on-site opportunity offers comprehensive benefits and career growth within a

Qualifications

• BS, min of 10 years of relevant software test engineer experience with 5 years in the DoD contracting market of major weapon systems product development and acquisitions.
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Identify integration issues and report findings with improvement recommendations for future system design.
• Develop Master Test Plans, Software Test Plans, Test Descriptions, and Test Reports to meet CMMI Level 3 requirements.
• Collaborate with the Software Development team to align products with customer needs and requirements.
• Design and execute manual and automated tests (white box, black box, gray box) to evaluate quality, speed, and functionality.
• Convert manual test cases into automated cases.

Skills

Software test engineering

DoD contracting

Test automation

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS) in Computer Science or related

Tools

Selenium/Automation framework

Job description

Project Overview — PTSS C5ISR Hardware & Software Program

The Lockwood Group supports a C5ISR hardware and software program for a U.S. Army customer located at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. This effort provides product technical support services for systems and equipment produced, fielded, modified, or sustained under PdM Network Modernization (NetMod) and PdM Mission Network within the Project Manager Tactical Network (PM TN), Program Executive Office C3T (PEO C3T). The program ensures tactical network systems remain secure, compliant, and operationally resilient in support of Army modernization and mission readiness. * Implement test procedures for vendor applications to ensure compliance with specifications prior to government witness testing.

• Identify integration issues and vulnerabilities, report findings, and provide improvement recommendations for future system design.
• Develop Master Test Plans, Software Test Plans, Test Descriptions, and Test Reports to meet CMMI Level 3 requirements.
• Collaborate with the Software Development team to align products with customer needs and requirements.
• Design and execute manual and automated tests (white box, black box, gray box) to evaluate quality, speed, and functionality.
• Convert manual test cases into automated cases

Required Qualifications

BS, min of 10 years of relevant software test engineer experience with 5 years in the Department of Defense contracting market of major weapon systems product development and acquisitions.

Active DoD Secret clearance

U.S. Citizenship required

Why Join The Lockwood Group

At The Lockwood Group, our Six Core Values — Ethics & Integrity, Customer Commitment, Leadership, Innovation & Problem Solving, Service, and Positivity — are the foundation of our culture and define how we operate every day. These values shape the way we support one another internally and how we engage with our clients externally. We are building a team centered on innovation, disciplined execution, and service. This opportunity allows you to support high-visibility Army tactical network modernization initiatives while growing within a company committed to leadership development and meaningful mission impact. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with Company match
• Health and wellness benefits
• Professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.