Test Engineer 2 (TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph)

J&T; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 117,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

J&T seeks a Test Engineer 2 to perform rigorous application and systems testing in a mission-critical environment. You will execute functional and compliance testing, diagnose issues, and document outcomes, while supporting the full software test lifecycle.

Strong Linux hands-on skills and cross-functional collaboration are essential. Requirements include active TS/SCI with Polygraph; a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of testing experience or 10 years in lieu of a degree.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Linux experience and ability to troubleshoot in command-line environment.
• Experience in application-level functional testing and systems verification.
• Proven track record documenting test procedures and results.

Responsibilities

• Execute application-level and systems testing to validate mission-critical requirements.
• Verify interfacing of client applications with ITS components under strict compliance.
• Develop, execute, and maintain test cases and results across testing phases.

Skills

Linux experience

Functional testing

Systems verification

Defect tracking

Test documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years testing experience

10 years testing experience in lieu of a degree

Job description

Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Salary Range: $117,000 – $141,000

Role Overview

The Test Engineer 2 delivers application and systems testing support within a mission-critical environment governed by strict compliance and operational standards. This role focuses on executing functional and compliance testing, diagnosing complex technical issues, documenting test outcomes, and supporting the end-to-end software test lifecycle. The position requires solid hands-on Linux experience and the ability to operate independently across technical, cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Systems & Application Testing: Execute application-level and systems testing to validate critical mission requirements, including functional testing of COTS and vendor-provided user client applications.

Interface & Compliance Verification: Verify that client applications correctly interface and operate with ITS components while adhering to strict technical, security, and operational compliance mandates.

Test Lifecycle Execution: Develop, execute, and maintain detailed test cases, procedures, and test result documentation across all testing phases.

Defect Investigation & Resolution: Identify, isolate, document, and track software/system defects through resolution; collaborate with engineering and operations teams to validate corrective fixes.

Linux Environment Operations: Utilize Linux command-line utilities to perform deep-dive troubleshooting, log analysis, and system verification.

Process Improvement: Assist in modernizing test methodologies, refining standard operating procedures, and expanding test automation capabilities.

Required Qualifications

Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Experience & Education:

Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of five (5) years of relevant testing experience, OR

Ten (10) years of Test Engineer experience in lieu of a degree.

Operating Systems: Solid hands-on experience working in Linux environments, including navigation and troubleshooting via command-line tools.

Testing Expertise: Proven background in application-level functional testing, systems verification, defect tracking, and test procedure documentation.

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation: $117,000 – $141,000 base salary, evaluated based on experience, skill level, and contractual requirements.

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options.

Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching.

Paid Leave: Paid Time Off (PTO), standard paid holidays, and paid parental leave.

Income Protection: Basic life insurance and disability coverage.

Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement programs to support continuous education.