Systems Test Engineer (Automation)

Owl Cyber Defense • Morrisville, NC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Owl Cyber Defense is a leader and trusted partner in cyber security. We deliver solutions that protect and connect the world’s most critical networks. Owl’s product lines of cross domain, data diode, and portable media solutions provide the strongest available security checkpoints for threat prevention and secure data availability. Our in-depth expertise in security engineering at the operating system level enables us to help government and commercial customers meet ever-evolving cyber security threats.

The Systems Test Engineer role focuses on Python-based automation for Linux and network/data flow validation (not UI or web application testing). Automation & Performance plays a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of cross-domain networking and filtering devices. This role focuses on building automated test solutions, executing performance benchmarks, and supporting the validation of systems that control and secure data flows across security boundaries. The ideal candidate is a skilled software developer who is passionate about technology, enjoys solving complex problems, and thrives in a small, tightly knit engineering team where collaboration, ownership, and hands-on contribution are essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 4-7 years of experience in systems test engineering and test automation development
• Proven track record of innovating with Python, Ansible, Java, or bash (any or all).
• Solid understanding and experience with Network (Routing/Switching) Architecture and troubleshooting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with Linux-based systems (preferred)
• Understanding of networking protocols and data flow concepts (preferred)
• Experience working in secure, regulated, or controlled environments (preferred)
• Experience Packet Capture and Playback automation (preferred)
• Genuine enthusiasm for technology and engineering
• Enjoyment of hands-on work and learning new systems
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in small, tightly knit teams
• Candidates must be able to obtain/maintain a US Government security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with performance or load testing concepts (preferred)
• Experience working with Linux-based systems (preferred)
• Understanding of networking protocols and data flow concepts (preferred)
• Experience working in secure, regulated, or controlled environments (preferred)
• Experience Packet Capture and Playback automation (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Performance Benchmarking Plan and execute performance, throughput, latency, and stress testing
• Establish and maintain performance baselines for cross-domain devices
• Identify performance risks related to data volume, protocol complexity, and system configuration
• Analyze and communicate performance results and trends
• Test Automation and Quality Engineering Design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions for cross-domain networking and filtering systems
• Support automated functional, integration, and system-level testing
• Increase automation coverage to reduce reliance on manual testing
• Verify correct enforcement of filtering rules, data handling, and protocol behavior
• Collaboration and Team Engagement Work closely with developers, systems engineers, and test team members in a small, collaborative environment
• Participate in design, requirement, and test reviews
• Share ideas, raise quality concerns early, and contribute to continuous improvement
• Take ownership of assigned work and support team success

Benefits

• Owl offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and wellbeing of our employees and their families.
• Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan with company match, generous paid time off, company-paid life insurance, and company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employees may also be eligible for additional voluntary benefits and wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level