TEST ENGINEER – Linux/Scripting/Splunk- 5 + yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required- HPC

RiseMe; Maryland; On-site; USD 162,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CareFirst Insurance

Medical Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401K Retirement Plan

Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability

Job summary

Halogen Engineering Group in Annapolis Junction, MD seeks a Test Engineer with 5+ years of experience for Linux, scripting, and Splunk expertise. TS/SCI with poly clearance is required for the role, which involves onsite work and SAFe activities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include designing testing strategies, automating tests, analyzing data, and coordinating defect tracking in JIRA while ensuring system requirements are met for HPC platforms.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in programs/contracts of similar scope and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree requirement with substitution option as stated.
• Proven ability to develop test cases from system requirements.
• Experience with Linux CLI, filesystems, permissions, and process management.

Responsibilities

• Independently test and validate HPC systems according to test plans.
• Design, develop, and implement testing strategies including automated test execution.
• Participate in SAFe activities—planning, daily stand-ups, demos, retrospectives.
• Collaborate to develop and execute test plans for HPC systems.
• Utilize Linux CLI and scripting (Python, Bash) to troubleshoot, run tests, and automate testing.
• Develop complex database queries and analyze test data across SQL and Splunk.
• Track, document, and report defects using JIRA or similar tools.
• Review HPC documentation and interpret requirements to guide testability.

Skills

Linux

Python

Bash

Test automation

SAFe

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, or Statistics

5 years TE experience substitute for degree

Tools

JIRA

Splunk

Job description

Test Engineer – Linux/Scripting/Splunk - 5+ yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly Clearance

Halogen Engineering Group is looking for a Test Engineer to join our team.

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Travel Required: No

Shift: Day

Remote Type: Onsite

Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI

Polygraph: Required (Must be less than 5 years old)

Salary Range

The projected compensation range for this position is162K to 171K(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.

Requirements

Required Skills

• Independently test and validate HPC systems in accordance with test plans to ensure that system requirements are met.
• Design, develop, and implement testing strategies, including automated test execution and data analysis.
• Participate in all SAFe activities including, but not limited to, planning meetings, daily stand-up meetings, demos, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and execute test plans for HPC systems.
• Utilize the Linux command-line interface and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) to troubleshoot hardware, execute tests, and automate testing processes.
• Develop complex database queries and analyze test data across various database platforms (SQL, Splunk, etc.).
• Track, document, and report defects using defect tracking systems (JIRA or similar tools).
• Review HPC system documentation and interpret system requirements to provide technical guidance on system testability.

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years’ experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Demonstrated experience of at least three (3) years shall be within the focus areas needed by the program.
• BA or BS from an accredited college or university in Math, Science, Engineering, or Statistics, or a related field is required. Five (5) years of additional TE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Ability to develop test cases through the analysis of system requirements.
• Experience with Linux command-line interface with an understanding of file systems, permissions, and process management.

Benefits

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

Dental Plan

• 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

• 20 Paid Time Off Days
• 6 Federal Holidays
• 5 Floating Holidays

Bonuses

• 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.