Test Engineer

Footbridge Federal; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Footbridge Federal is seeking a network test engineer to design, execute, and document end-to-end test plans for network integration and software features in a primarily on-site role in Massachusetts.

The position emphasizes building automated regression test frameworks, API testing (RESTful APIs, gRPC, YANG), and hands-on troubleshooting in containerized environments, with a focus on security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Linux OS and Git version control.
• 5+ years of hands-on networking experience with TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF.
• 5+ years using packet analysis tools such as Wireshark or tcpdump.
• 3+ years of Python scripting for automated test development.
• 3+ years crafting test plans, executing tests, building automated frameworks.
• 1+ years of API integration/testing (RESTful, gRPC, YANG).

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and document end-to-end test plans for network integration and software features.
• Build and maintain automated regression test frameworks.
• Integrate RESTful APIs, gRPC, and YANG models across containerized networks.
• Perform network troubleshooting, traffic analysis, and routing evaluation.

Skills

Linux

Git

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

Wireshark

tcpdump

Python

API testing

Test planning

RESTful APIs

gRPC

YANG models

Tools

Wireshark

tcpdump

Python

Job description

• Design, execute, and document end-to-end test plans for network integration and software features.
• Build and maintain automated regression test frameworks to streamline validation cycles.
• Integrate RESTful APIs, gRPC interfaces, and YANG data models across containerized network environments.
• Perform network troubleshooting, traffic analysis, and routing evaluation using standard packet capture tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Linux operating systems and Git version control.
• 5+ years of hands‑on networking experience involving TCP/IP, BGP, and OSPF routing protocols.
• 5+ years using packet analysis tools such as Wireshark or tcpdump.
• 3+ years of Python scripting experience for automated test development and task execution.
• 3+ years of experience crafting test plans, running test cases, and building automated test frameworks.
• 1+ years of API integration and testing experience (RESTful APIs, gRPC, YANG models).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) or Software‑in‑the‑Loop (SIL) test environments.
• Familiarity with network emulation, simulation tools, or Software‑Defined Networking (SDN) concepts.
• Knowledge of network orchestration, automation frameworks, and Ansible configuration management.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipeline integration and Bash/shell scripting.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience with Linux operating systems and Git version control.
• 5+ years of hands‑on networking experience involving TCP/IP, BGP, and OSPF routing protocols.
• 5+ years using packet analysis tools such as Wireshark or tcpdump.
• 3+ years of Python scripting experience for automated test development and task execution.
• 3+ years of experience crafting test plans, running test cases, and building automated test frameworks.
• 1+ years of API integration and testing experience (RESTful APIs, gRPC, YANG models).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) or Software‑in‑the‑Loop (SIL) test environments.
• Familiarity with network emulation, simulation tools, or Software‑Defined Networking (SDN) concepts.
• Knowledge of network orchestration, automation frameworks, and Ansible configuration management.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipeline integration and Bash/shell scripting.

Security Clearance

• Level: Secret

Travel or Schedule

Contract position. On-site work arrangement (primarily on-site with limited case‑by‑case flexibility).

• Health and Financial Foundation — Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits — PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development — The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

Hiring process

1. Recruiter Review

   Recruiting reviews your resume for role alignment, technical background, clearance status where relevant, and program fit.

2. Interview

   Qualified candidates may meet program, technical, or delivery leaders to discuss experience and expectations for the role.

3. Offer

   When there is a match, the team coordinates offer, onboarding, clearance transfer or sponsorship details where contractually authorized.

Mission

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Culture

Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

Small‑Team Accountability

The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Growth With Technical Credibility

Career content supports hands‑on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.

Benefits & why work here

• Health and Financial Foundation: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits: PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development: The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.