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, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

J T in Columbia, MD is seeking a Test Engineer 2 to deliver application and systems testing support in a mission-critical environment governed by strict compliance and operational standards.

The role focuses on functional and compliance testing, documenting test outcomes, and supporting the end-to-end test lifecycle, with solid hands-on Linux experience and the ability to work independently across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years of relevant testing experience, or 10 years of Test Engineer experience in lieu of a degree.
• Hands-on Linux experience and ability to work independently in a Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute application-level and systems testing to validate mission requirements.
• Verify client applications interface with ITS components under compliance mandates.
• Develop and maintain test cases, procedures, and test result documentation.
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution with engineering and operations teams.
• Utilize Linux command-line tools for troubleshooting and log analysis.
• Assist in modernizing test methodologies and expanding test automation capabilities.

Skills

Linux command-line

Test execution

Defect tracking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s 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.