Test Engineer

CACI International Inc; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 72,700 - 149,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and wellness benefits

Retirement and financial planning

Continuing education

Job summary

ACI International Inc. in Sterling, VA is seeking a self‑motivated Test Engineer to support a fast‑paced counter‑uncrewed aircraft systems mission within its Electronic Warfare sector.

You will join the Systems Engineering team to design, develop, deploy and operate test activities for software and hardware across prototypes and production artifacts. The role emphasizes test plan development, RF/test equipment familiarity, and collaboration within a Microsoft Teams/Office environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience or 5+ years in lieu of degree.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Experience designing and executing test plans and procedures.
• Experience using JIRA/Confluence within Agile two-week sprints.
• Experience with system configurations (cable and assembly documentation).
• Understanding of Docker and Linux to analyze logs and debug tests.
• Familiar with RF systems and test equipment (spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, etc.).
• Experience with networking infrastructure products (servers, switches, firewalls, routers).
• Basic Linux commands and navigation; strong communication in Microsoft Teams/Office/SharePoint.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the Systems Engineering team responsible for design, development, deployment and operations lifecycle.
• Develop test procedures that verify software and hardware requirements for prototypes and production artifacts.
• Lead customer test events and document results.
• Test against prototype and production artifacts throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Test planning

JIRA/Confluence

Linux

RF test equipment

Networking gear

Docker

API/log analysis

Microsoft Teams/Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

Spectrum analyzer

Network analyzer

Signal generator

Multimeter

Servers

Switches/Firewalls/Routers

Job description

Job Title: Test Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity

CACI is looking for a self‑motivated Test Engineer to support the fast‑paced counter‑uncrewed aircraft systems (C-UxS) mission within its Electronic Warfare sector in Sterling, VA. We leverage open‑architecture software and expertise in the electromagnetic spectrum to enable quick, informed decision‑making. Join this passionate team of industry‑leading individuals on a program that delivers state-of-the-art capability to the DoD. Learn more about the innovative, technology‑centric solutions CACI creates and delivers to support this mission: C-UxS | CACI.

Responsibilities

As a Test Engineer, you will be a part of the Systems Engineering team responsible for design, development, deployment and operations lifecycle. You will apply your hardware and software testing expertise against prototype and production artifacts ensuring requirements are successfully accomplished. You will be responsible for developing test procedures that verify requirements are satisfied for both software and hardware, testing against prototype and production artifacts, and leading customer test events.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience or 5+ years in lieu of degree
• US Citizenship
• Experience designing and executing test plans and procedures
• Experience using Atlassian JIRA/Confluence work management tools to capture, prioritize, and track bugs and feature enhancement requests in an Agile workflow paradigm within two-week sprints managed via daily scrums
• Experience with managing and documenting system configurations (cable and assembly documentation)
• Understanding of software containers, such as docker, and ability to analyze API and event logs via Linux environment tools to debug test results
• Familiarity with radio frequency (RF) systems and test equipment (spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, signal generator, multimeter etc.)
• Experience with computer networking infrastructure products such as servers, switches, firewalls, and routers
• Must know the basic commands and navigation of the Linux operating system
• Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating in Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Suite, and SharePoint
• Able to obtain TS/SCI security clearance

Desired

• Technical understanding of hardware (Electrical Engineering) and able to configure a variety of hardware components.
• Kubernetes command and control
• Shell scripting
• Comfortable working in a CUI network environment, classified network environments
• Nightstalker (CACI) software container testing
• Security+
• Root cause analysis of discovered issues
• Automated testing tool development

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high‑performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.

At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as:

• healthcare
• wellness
• financial
• retirement
• family support
• continuing education
• time off benefits

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$72,700 - $149,200

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.