TEST ENGINEER - Linux/Scripting/APIs - 8+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required - ID - 543

Halogen Engineering Group, Inc; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 205,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Vision Plan

401K Retirement Plan

Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Halogen Engineering Group seeks a Test Engineer with Linux, scripting, and API expertise to support government T&E activities. You will analyze requirements, develop test plans, and report results for performance-focused evaluations in HPC environments.

Required TS/SCI with Poly, 8+ years of experience, and onsite work in Annapolis, MD. Strong collaboration with SE teams and government sponsors is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience using Linux CLI and Linux tools.
• Proficient Bash/Python scripting for automation.
• Strong Linux system administration knowledge.
• 3+ years of software testing/QA in Linux environments.
• Experience with REST APIs for HPC systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans for Government T&E programs.
• Plan performance data collection and analysis.
• Coordinate evaluation with SE information and SME input.
• Develop and maintain test readiness and data management.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash scripting

Python scripting

REST APIs

T&E testing

CI/CD

Git

Docker

Podman

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Git

Docker

Podman

JIRA

Job description

TEST ENGINEER - Linux/Scripting/APIs - 8+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required - ID - 543

Job Information

Technology

Work Experience 6-10 Year

205K - 217K

City Annapolis

State/Province Maryland

21401

Job Description

Test Engineer - Linux/Scripting/APIs - 8+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly Clearance

Halogen Engineering Group is looking for Test Engineer who analyzes system requirements and concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures, prepare for and conduct the data collection and analysis, and report status and results. Supports the development of Government test and evaluation documentation e.g., Test & Evaluation (T&E) Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, Event Test Plans, Test Readiness Assessments, and T&E Reports. Works with other test organizations to support T&E program integration. Provides specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system functions, level, maturity, and performance areas.

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Travel Required: No

Shift: Day

Remote Type: Onsite

On Call Support: Yes

Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI

Polygraph: Required

Salary Range

The projected compensation range is 205K - 217K (annualized USD)

Salaryis determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements

Capabilities

Conduct research into and apply knowledge of Government test and evaluation concepts and related engineering, acquisition, and operations activities as needed to support the T&E activities

Plan and Execute Performance Analysis

Review planned acquisition approaches to support T&E schedule alignment with decision maker needs for T&E support

Analyze performance risk areas to focus T&E planning

Specify, validate, and adapt Modeling and Simulation for T&E use

Apply Statistical Analysis of variations in performance behavior to characterize confidence in performance estimates

Select, develop, and use analysis tools

Execute the evaluation plan on data collected by Testing Tasks

Plan and Execute Performance Data Collection

Plan program and event level testing for collection of data required for analysis and to sync T&E events with supported decision points

Establish and employ Data and Configuration Management capabilities

Support Data Authentication group functions; and comply with program Discrepancy Reporting criteria and processes

Assess operation and system performance requirements for testability and criticality to frame and prioritize T&E objectives and enable evaluation planning

Coordinate with program Systems Engineering (SE) and review T&E-related SE information to leverage functional analysis, system descriptions, parameter selection and dependencies, Modeling and Simulation, and initial performance risk assessments to inform evaluation planning

Assess operational environments and priorities for evaluation attention and scenario selection, and to coordinate user participation in T&E

Plan program and event level risk-tailored performance estimation and analysis of system and operational Effectiveness and Suitability metrics & conditions; levels of T&E include inspection, demonstration, paper analysis, survey, simulation, and physical test

Design surveys for evaluation of Subject Matter Expert (SME) input and user assessments of performance

Participate in the T&E Working-level Integrated Product Team (WIPT) and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of evaluation plans

Produce Evaluation Plans (metric framework, scenarios/threads, timelines, requirements/T&E cross-walk), Analysis Plans, Data Requirements, Risk Assessments, Evaluation Reports, Status reports; provide input to Government T&E products (e.g., Technology Readiness Assessments, Test & Evaluation Strategy, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, T&E Plans & Procedures and Test Readiness Reports)

Design data sampling schemes to optimize the information/resource balance and to control testing uncertainties

Select, coordinate, and calibrate Instrumentation, collection and data management tools, targets, and facilities

Ensure test readiness including training of test event participants re-conduct of the event; equipment readiness, and security, legal, and privacy compliance arrangements

Participate in T&E WIPT and/or integrated Test Team for coordination of data collection plans

Execute Testing and Data Collection per plan

Produce associated Test Plans, Procedures, and reports/Briefings, Data management Plan

Work directly with the Government sponsor to coordinate task implementation

Maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency, national, and international standards applicable to the system development of interest

Provide overall leadership of the T&E task and serve as primary liaison to the government for supporting contract coordination and task execution

Communicate issues and solutions to the broader government and contract management structure as requested by Leadership

Ensure the appropriate level of independence of the team from the solution provider to support government management of objectivity risk

Manage T&E resources and tasks; ensure quality assurance of test processes and products

Coordinate and integrate Evaluation and Testing tasks and products

Participate in T&E WIPT and/or Integrated Test Team as needed to ensure proper coordination of T&E activities

Drive innovation and responsiveness to program changes and evolving T&E status to help manage program risk; develop alternative courses of action, work-arounds, and fall-back positions with a recommendation course of action for each risk, monitor and re-evaluate risks at appropriate milestones.

Requirements

Required Skills

Experience using Linux CLI and Linux tools

Proficient using Bash/Python scripting for task automation

Strong understanding of Linux system administration fundamentals

3+ years of software testing, quality assurance, or validation experience in Linux environments

Experience developing and executing test plans for HPC systems

Experience integrating and testing REST APIs related to HPC systems

Demonstrated experience in defect tracking and resolution processes

Experience with software testing methodologies and test lifecycle management

Experience developing automated test solutions and validation frameworks

Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools including GitLab CI

Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, PodMan

Experience with Git Source Control System

Desired Skills

Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)

Familiar with Splunk for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine generated data

Familiar with SAFe Agile principles, methodologies, and best practices

Familiar with IaC principles and automation tools including Ansible

Qualifications

Eight (8) years’ experience as a TE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or related discipline form an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

CareFirst Insurance

Medical Plans

• Three available medical plans–2 Platinum PPO Plans ($0 Deductible) and 1 HSA Plan ($1500 deductible)
• Halogen pays 100% Medical Premium Costs up to $25,000
• CareFirst Wellness Rewards Program
• Halogen pays 50% of the plan costs

Vision Plan

• Halogen pays 100% of the plan costs

401K Retirement Plan

10% contribution paid by the company, automatically vested and paid in each pay period.

Life Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

Based on performance and billable hours

Halogen Engineering Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.