Test Engineer

Aquila Technology; Lexington (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquila Technology is seeking a Test Engineer to support a premier defense research organization. You will assist in integrating, testing, and validating software components within advanced network testing environments, ensuring system functionality and performance.

This role requires active clearance and on-site work within the Lexington area. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to testbed development and validation activities.

Qualifications

• Active security clearance required (Secret or higher).
• 5 years experience with version control systems (Git).
• 5 years experience with TCP/IP routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
• 5 years scripting experience (Python).
• 3 years experience with packet analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump).
• 5 years Linux operating system experience.
• 1 year API testing/integration (RESTful APIs, GRPC, YANG).
• 3 years regression testing and automated test framework development.
• 3 years test plan development, execution and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, test, and validate software components within advanced network testing environments.
• Support testbed development, troubleshoot software issues, and evaluate system performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system functionality, reliability, and performance.

Skills

Git

TCP/IP routing

Python scripting

Packet analysis

Linux

API testing

Test planning

Automation testing

Tools

Wireshark

tcpdump

RESTful APIs

GRPC

YANG Models

Job description

Test Engineer

Clearance Level: Musthave an active clearance (secret/top secret, etc.) in order to be considered for this position due to the nature of the work being done. Top Secret clearance is highly preferred as this may be required in the future. - Must be US Citizen

Location: 100% onsite due to the nature of the work - Must live within 100 miles of Lexington, MA.

At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role

Aquila Technology is seeking Test Engineer to support one of the nation’s premier defense research organizations. We are seekingTest Engineers to join our team. This role focuses on integrating, testing, and validating software components within advanced network testing environments. Responsibilities include supporting testbed development, troubleshooting software issues, and evaluating system performance. The ideal candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system functionality, reliability, and performance.

Must Have

• Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)
• 5 years Version control systems (Git)
• 5 years TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
• 5 years Writing Scripts (e.g. python)
• 3 years Packet analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump)
• 5 years Linux OS
• 1 years API Testing and Integration (RESTful APIs, GRPC, YANG Models, etc.)
• 3 years Regression testing and automated test framework development
• 3 years Test plan development, execution, and documentation

Nice to Have

• Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or Software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing
• Network simulation/emulation tools
• Understanding of network orchestration and automation frameworks
• Understanding of Software-Defined Networking
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Ansible or other configuration management tools

What You Will Bring

• TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
• API Testing and Integration (RESTful APIs, GRPC, YANG Models, etc.)
• Test plan development, execution, and documentation
• Regression testing and automated test framework development
• Writing Scripts (e.g. python)
• Linux Operating System Fundamentals
• Version control systems (Git)
• Packet analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump)

Preferred Skills

• Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or Software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing
• Bash/shell scripting
• Understanding of Software-Defined Networking
• Network simulation/emulation tools
• Understanding of network orchestration and automation frameworks
• Ansible or other configuration management tools
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

Benefits and Perks: Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include:

PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire:

• 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
• 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment

Tuition & Training Reimbursement- 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum ofsix (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member’s Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.

401K with Principal - Eligible to participate day 1 of employment. Company match on employee contributions:

• Eligibility on date of hire
• Employer Match- 100% of first 3% and 50% of next 2%
• Vesting- 100%
• Contribution limit- $24,500
• Catch-up contribution limit- $8,000
• Catch-up contribution limit for ages 60-63 in calendar year- $11,250
• Catchup contributions must be directed to Roth bucket if earned over $150k in 2025

Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify.

Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) -Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets.

Clearance level: Candidates should have an active clearance (secret/top secret, etc.) in order to be considered for this position due to the nature of the work being done. Top Secret clearance is highly preferred as this may be required in the future. Do not submit candidates if they do not meet this requirement. - Must be US Citizen

Work Location: This position will be 100% onsite due to the nature of the work.

Interview Process: 1st round interview will be a Zoom with the hiring manager. 2nd round interview will be a Zoom with additional team members as needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer