Test Engineer (TS/SCI with Poly)

Bct Llc; Maryland; On-site; USD 190,000 - 291,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive 401(k) Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life/AD&D/Disability Coverage

Employee Referral Program

Tuition/Training Reimbursement

Pet Adoption Program

Scholarship Opportunities

Job summary

BCT LLC is seeking a Test Engineer 3 in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The ideal candidate holds an active TS/SCI with POLY and will contribute to testing across software and hardware.

You will design testing postures and automated frameworks, collaborate with agile teams, and drive test improvements across the software stack.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or C#.
• Experience designing automated test frameworks from scratch and testing across software and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional agile teams to understand project requirements and user stories.
• Design and prototype automated test frameworks for applications and REST APIs.
• Identify, analyze, and report defects; verify fixes and track issues to resolution.
• Perform manual testing when necessary to supplement automated testing efforts.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand‑up meetings, sprint demos, and retrospectives.

Skills

8+ years experience

Python

Java

C#

Linux/Unix

Automated test frameworks

REST APIs

Agile/Scrum

Test design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Selenium

SOAPUI

Docker

Podman

GitLab

Jenkins

JIRA

Job description

BCT LLC is seeking a Test Engineer 3. The ideal candidate must possess an active TS/SCI with POLY. This position is located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. CI Poly must be less than five years old.

Role Description

The candidate will be a dedicated tester with experience in both the Software and Hardware worlds. A tester in this role will enable other test teams and testing activities by designing testing postures/frameworks at a macro level and supporting work performed at the micro level. Members of this team will get a broad spectrum of the entire effort and help drive testing design/ improvements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional agile teams to understand project requirements and user stories.
• Understand HW Intricacies to help prioritize testing based on risks.
• Design and prototype automated test frameworks for applications and REST APIs.
• Analyze requirements and generate test use cases.
• Identify, analyze, and report defects.
• Verify fixes and track issues to resolution.
• Perform manual testing when necessary to supplement automated testing efforts.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand‑up meetings, sprint demos, and retrospectives.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) with 8+ years of experience.
• If the degree is not in the STEM field, must have an additional 5 years of Testing for a total of 13 years.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#.
• Comfortable with Linux/Unix command line interface and command execution.
• Experience designing and developing automated test frameworks from scratch.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with Hardware and how it influences Software configuration/performance.
• Familiarity with modern test automation tools and libraries (e.g., Selenium, SOAPUI, Python)
• Familiarity with debugging mechanisms across various languages.
• Familiarity with Container technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman) and orchestration technologies (e.g., RKE2)
• Understanding of software configuration management practices and CVCD tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins).
• Solid understanding of Scrum and agile methodologies.
• Experience creating user stories and defining acceptance criteria.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze requirements and create detailed test cases.
• Knowledge of JIRA or similar tools for tracking issues and managing tasks.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Self‑motivated and able to work effectively both independently and in a team.

What We Offer

• Very competitive 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Independent 401(k) and Investment Advisory Services
• BCT-Funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life/AD&D/Disability Coverage paid 100% by BCT
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Tuition/Training Reimbursement
• Pet Adoption Program
• Several Scholarship Opportunities- available to BCT family members/dependents

Salary Range

$190,000 - $291,000

BCT LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All facets of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based solely on merit & business need. Candidates and Employees will never be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.