Test Engineer with Security Clearance

Redhorse Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhorse Corporation is seeking a Test Engineer to serve as the final authority on system reliability for national security software and hardware. You will design automated test architectures, lead risk assessments, and ensure mission-ready solutions across complex environments.

The role requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph, a Bachelor's in a technical field, and 5+ years of testing experience, including automated scripts and architectures, plus DoD/IC mission exposure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in test engineering.
• Experience designing and implementing automated test scripts and architectures.
• Ability to lead risk management assessments for complex systems.
• Strong analytical skills translating requirements into test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement automated test tools to improve system quality.
• Design and conduct comprehensive Test and Evaluation (T&E) procedures.
• Develop, maintain, and upgrade automated test scripts and architectures.
• Write and implement detailed system test cases and provide regular status reports to leadership.
• Analyze test cases and results to provide progress reports and actionable data on system readiness.
• Collaborate with developers and engineers to integrate testing in every phase of development.

Skills

Test engineering

Automation testing

Risk management

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

GitLab

Jira

Selenium

Cypress

PyTest

Job description

About the Organization

Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets.

About the Role

Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Test Engineer to serve as a critical evaluator of the software and hardware systems that power national security. In this role, you will be the final authority on system reliability, ensuring that every piece of technology meets the rigorous requirements of our government partners. By designing automated test architectures and leading risk management assessments, you will help Redhorse deliver high-quality, mission-ready solutions that function flawlessly in complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, recommend, and implement modern automated test tools and strategies to improve system quality.
• Design, implement, and conduct comprehensive Test and Evaluation (T&E) procedures to ensure all system requirements are fully met.
• Develop, maintain, and upgrade automated test scripts and architectures for diverse application products.
• Write and implement detailed system test cases and provide regular status reports to leadership.
• Analyze test cases and results to provide progress reports and actionable data on system readiness.
• Serve as a subject matter specialist providing testing expertise for complex to highly complex software and hardware applications.
• Direct and participate in all phases of risk management assessments during the software/hardware development lifecycle.
• Analyze user requirements to inform the selection of test tools and the design of test architectures.
• Collaborate with developers and engineers to ensure that testing is integrated into every phase of development.

Required Experience / Clearance

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in test engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing automated test scripts and architectures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead risk management assessments for complex technical systems.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate user requirements into detailed test procedures.

Desired Experience

• Experience with Redhorse-favored tools such as GitLab for CI/CD and Jira for bug tracking.
• Familiarity with cloud-native testing environments like Databricks or AWS.
• Knowledge of various automated testing frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or PyTest.
• Experience testing both software and specialized hardware components.
• Certifications such as ISTQB Certified Tester or similar industry-standard credentials.
• Prior experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) mission sets.

Salary

$150,000 - $175,000 a year

The salary range provided for this position represents the anticipated base salary for successful candidates. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, security clearance level, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity.

In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in Redhorse's comprehensive benefits programs and may be eligible for performance-based or other incentive compensation, where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Redhorse Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.

You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Talent Acquisition at

Position Modifications and AI Use

Redhorse Corporation shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet Redhorse’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Redhorse’s sole discretion. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.