Test Engineer - Automation & Security Testing (Top Secret)

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Mid-Level Test Engineer in Springfield, VA to design, develop, and execute automated and manual tests ensuring functional, performance, and security requirements for DoW systems.

You’ll collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-assurance solutions. The role emphasizes test automation, continuous improvement, and working within Agile/DevSecOps frameworks to provide rapid feedback and support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in software testing or quality assurance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience with automated testing, test plan development, and writing test scripts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans and automated scripts for functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing.
• Perform manual and automated testing using industry-standard tools.
• Implement and manage automated test pipelines in CI/CD environments (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Conduct system validation, log defects, and support triage with development teams.
• Maintain traceability matrices to ensure test coverage of requirements.
• Support test readiness reviews, audits, and demonstrations with clear evidence and metrics.
• Collaborate with developers, operations, and security teams to drive early bug detection and quality improvements.

Skills

Automated Testing

Test Scripts

Writing Test Plans

Selenium

JUnit

Postman

JMeter

Cypress

CI/CD

Shift-Left

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

Tools

Selenium

JUnit

Postman

JMeter

Cypress

Jenkins

GitLab CI

REST Assured

TestRail

Zephyr

qTest

Nessus

OWASP ZAP

Burp Suite

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Mid-Level Test Engineer in Springfield, VA to design, develop, and execute automated and manual tests ensuring functional, performance, and security requirements for DoW systems.

You’ll collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-assurance solutions. The role emphasizes test automation, continuous improvement, and working within Agile/DevSecOps frameworks to provide rapid feedback and support