Test Engineer

Aquila Technology Corp.; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days + 10 holidays + 4 floating

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/yr

401K with Fidelity

Cell phone & internet reimbursement

BYOD reimbursement

Job summary

Aquila Technology Corp. is seeking a Test Engineer to support defense research with a focus on network and communications systems. You will help integrate and test software components in a testbed for space network experiments, using containers and custom tools.

Ideal candidates have a Secret or higher clearance, strong TCP/IP, scripting, Python, Linux, and test-planning experience, and are willing to work 100% onsite near Lexington, MA. Top Secret is preferred for future needs.

Qualifications

• Active clearance (Secret or higher) is required.
• 5 years: version control systems, Git.
• 3 years: network segmentation.
• 3 years: NFV concepts.
• 5 years: TCP/IP and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF).
• 3 years: Python programming.
• 5 years: scripting (PowerShell/Bash).
• 5 years: packet analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump).
• 3 years: Linux OS.
• 1 year: API Testing and Integration (RESTful APIs, GRPC, YANG).
• 1 year: HIL/SIL testing.
• 3 years: regression testing & automation.
• 3 years: test plan development, execution and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist integration and test software components in a testbed for space network experimentation.
• Work with containers, custom programs, and graphical elements to evaluate performance.
• Collaborate with a team to identify gaps and risks, and document test results.

Skills

Active clearance

Git

Network segmentation

NFV concepts

TCP/IP & routing

Python

Scripting (PowerShell/Bash)

Packet analysis (Wireshark/tcpdump)

Linux OS

API Testing (RESTful, gRPC, YANG)

HIL/SIL testing

Regression testing & automation

Test plan development

Ansible (nice to have)

CI/CD pipelines (nice to have)

Job description

Test Engineer

Clearance Level: Must 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. – 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 twoTest Engineerto support one of the nation’s premier defense research organizations. The Test Engineers will work with a team that specializes in advanced network and communications systems development, with a focus on tactical mobile, military airborne networks of the future. The team uses a combination of technical analysis, modeling, simulation, emulation, prototype development, and right evaluation to develop new communication systems and evaluate and predict their performance under expected conditions.
This Test Engineers will be responsible for helping integrate and test software components in a testbed for space network field experimentation capabilities. This testbed consists of containers, custom programs, and graphical elements.

Must Have

• Clearance Level: Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)
• 5 years – Version control systems (Git)
• 3 years – Network segmentation
• 3 years – Network virtualization (NFV) concepts
• 5 years TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
• 3 years Python
• 5 years Writing Scripts (e.g., PowerShell/bash)
• 5 years Packet analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump)
• 3 years – Linux OS
• 1 years API Testing and Integration (RESTful APIs, GRPC, YANG Models, etc.)
• 1 years Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing
• 3 years Regression testing and automated test framework development
• 3 years Test plan development, execution, and documentation

Nice to Have

• 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:

• Network virtualization (NFV) concepts
• TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and network segmentation
• API Testing and Integration (RESTful APIs, GRPC, YANG Models, etc.)
• Test plan development, execution, and documentation
• Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing
• Regression testing and automated test framework development
• Python Programming
• Bash/shell scripting
• Linux Operating System Fundamentals
• Version control systems (Git)
• Packet analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump)

Preferred Skills

• 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 Fidelity

Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment. Company match on employee contribution:

• $1/$1 up to 3%, then .50 cents / $1 for 4th and 5th %s
• Fully vested from day one
• Company match does not apply to catch-up contribution

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. There may be some remote flexibility on a case by case basis but there are no regular remote days.

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