Test Engineer SWE1/2 | TS/SCI w/ MD POLY Security Clearance required

Capstone Technology Partners

Hanover (MD)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks paid time off
Eleven paid holidays
401k plan with 4% employer contrib.
Annual bonuses for performance
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Education and training budget
Technical certification budget
Amazon Prime membership reimbursement
Birthday Club
Capstone Swag

Job summary

Capstone Technology Partners seeks a Mid-Level Test Engineer (SWE1/2) to support the AdmitIT product in Hanover, MD. You will design and execute test plans, implement automated tests, and validate API and UI functionality while maintaining thorough documentation for traceability.

Requires TS/SCI with MD polygraph, 5 years of software engineering experience, and a Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or computer science (or equivalent). On-site with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

  • Hands-on test automation experience with Selenium, Bruno, Cypress.
  • Experience with API testing and related tools.
  • Comfortable in a Linux environment and able to navigate basics.
  • Strong documentation and test planning skills.
  • Experience with UAT, functional testing, and accessibility (508).
  • Proficient with RVTM, test plans, and traceability matrices.
  • Collaborative mindset across the software delivery lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and execute test plans and test scripts.
  • Execute manual and automated tests across functional areas.
  • Identify, document, and track defects with clear repro steps.
  • Provide feedback to developers and stakeholders based on results.
  • Maintain and improve test automation frameworks and coverage.
  • Participate in requirements reviews, design discussions, and sprints.
  • Contribute to QA process improvements and best practices.

Skills

Test automation mindset
API testing
Linux familiarity
Documentation skills
UAT testing
RVTM documentation
Collaboration
Quality assurance
Proactive learning
Scripting basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Selenium
Bruno
Cypress
GitLab
JIRA
Confluence

Job description

Test Engineer SWE1/2 | TS/SCI w/ MD POLY Security Clearance required
  • Hanover, MD

Mid-Level Test Engineer

SWE1/2

Salary Range:$150- 200K

Location: Hanover, MD

Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI with MD polygraph

We are seeking a Mid-Level Test Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our AdmitIT product. In this role, you will design and execute test plans, identify defects, collaborate closely with development teams, and contribute to continuous improvement of our testing processes. You will work across manual and automated testing, balance thoroughness with delivery timelines, and help raise the overall quality bar.

About us:

Capstone Technology Partners delivers mission-ready cybersecurity, engineering, and AI-enhanced software solutions for federal defense clients. We combine deep technical expertise with a people-first culture to help modernize securely, accelerate capability delivery, and strengthen operational resilience. Our work supports DoW, with proven experience in ICAM, Zero Trust, cloud-native engineering, and secure Agile development.

Capstone is built on Collaboration, Culture, Connection, and Community. Values that guide every engagement and every mission we support. We deliver secure, scalable solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of our clients’ operations.

Must Have:
  • Hands-on experience with test automation tools/frameworks such as Selenium, Bruno, Cypress, or similar
  • Exposure to API testing and related tools
  • Comfortable working in a Linux environment or possess a foundational understanding of Linux
  • Quick learner with a proactive, adaptable mindset
  • Experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT), functional testing, API testing, accessibility (508), and role-based testing
  • Strong documentation skills: manual test cases, test procedures, requirements verification traceability matrices (RVTM), and test plans
  • Proficient in GitLab workflow processes
  • Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence for project tracking and collaboration
Desired Skills:
  • Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned with requirements and specifications
  • Execute both manual and automated tests, including functional, regression, UAT, API, accessibility (508), and role-based testing
  • Identify, document, track, verify defects, provide clear reproduction steps, expected versus actual results, and severity assessments
  • Analyze test outcomes, report findings, and deliver actionable feedback to developers and stakeholders
  • Collaborate effectively with team members throughout the software development lifecycle
  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of test automation frameworks, increasing coverage for critical workflows
  • Participate in requirement reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning/review sessions
  • Help define and refine QA processes, standards, and best practices to drive continuous improvement
Prioritize Testing Activities:

Prioritize testing activities to balance quality assurance with project timelines and deliverables

Maintain thorough documentation of test artifacts, results, and quality metrics

Requires:
  • Security Clearance: TS/SCI with MD polygraph
  • 5 years software engineering experience
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in computer engineering or in a field related to computer engineering or computer science disciplines. 4 years of Software Engineering experience may be substituted for the degree for a total of 9 years.
Benefits:
  • Four (4) weeks paid time
  • Eleven Paid Holidays
  • 401k plan with 4% employer contributions and immediate vesting plus annual 3% contruibution
  • Annual Bonuses for performance
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision and insurance
  • Education and Training budget provided
  • Technical Certification and coursework budget for computer/program expenses
  • Amazon Prime Membership Reimbursement
  • Birthday Club
  • Capstone Swag
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