Test Engineer

Footbridge Federal; Woburn, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

PTO & flexible time

Job summary

Footbridge Federal is seeking a seasoned network test engineer to design and execute thorough test plans for both software and hardware components. You will develop automated frameworks, perform regression testing, and conduct HIL/SIL testing to validate complex defense network systems.

The role emphasizes API integrations via RESTful, gRPC, and YANG, and requires strong packet analysis skills. Qualified candidates bring 5+ years in Linux, Git, TCP/IP, OSPF/BGP, and traffic analysis tools, plus

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance; Top Secret preferred.
• 5+ years Linux OS experience and Git
• 5+ years TCP/IP, OSPF/BGP, and network segmentation
• 5+ years packet analysis (Wireshark/tcpdump)
• 5+ years scripting (Bash/PowerShell) and 3+ years Python
• 3+ years NFV concepts, and HIL/SIL testing experience
• 3+ years experience developing test plans, regression testing, and automated test frameworks
• Experience with API integration (RESTful, gRPC, YANG)

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and execute comprehensive test plans for network software and hardware components.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and perform regression testing.
• Conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing.
• Perform API testing and integration using RESTful APIs, gRPC, and YANG models.
• Analyze network traffic and troubleshoot connectivity issues.

Skills

Linux

Git

TCP/IP

OSPF

BGP

Packet analysis

Bash

PowerShell

Python

NFV

HIL/SIL testing

REST/gRPC/YANG

Tools

Ansible

Job description

• Design, document, and execute comprehensive test plans for network software and hardware components.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and perform regression testing.
• Conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing.
• Perform API testing and integration using RESTful APIs, gRPC, and YANG models.
• Analyze network traffic and troubleshoot connectivity issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred).
• 5+ years of experience with Linux operating systems and version control using Git.
• 5+ years of experience with TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and network segmentation.
• 5+ years of experience with packet analysis tools such as Wireshark or tcpdump.
• 5+ years of scripting experience (Bash, PowerShell) and 3+ years of Python programming.
• 3+ years of experience in network virtualization (NFV) concepts.
• 3+ years of experience developing test plans, regression testing, and automated test frameworks.
• Experience with HIL/SIL testing and API integration (RESTful, gRPC, YANG).

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and network simulation/emulation tools.
• Understanding of network orchestration, automation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible.

Required Skills

• Active Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred).
• 5+ years of experience with Linux operating systems and version control using Git.
• 5+ years of experience with TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and network segmentation.
• 5+ years of experience with packet analysis tools such as Wireshark or tcpdump.
• 5+ years of scripting experience (Bash, PowerShell) and 3+ years of Python programming.
• 3+ years of experience in network virtualization (NFV) concepts.
• 3+ years of experience developing test plans, regression testing, and automated test frameworks.
• Experience with HIL/SIL testing and API integration (RESTful, gRPC, YANG).

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and network simulation/emulation tools.
• Understanding of network orchestration, automation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible.

Security Clearance

• Level: Secret
• 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.