Test Engineer 3 - (HPC, Linux, Python)

Akina • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

The Test Engineer is responsible for planning, developing, executing, and automating testing activities for software applications, middleware, and infrastructure deployed in High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments. The role validates system requirements and supports the reliability, scalability, performance, security, and operational readiness of HPC systems. The engineer conducts performance analysis, evaluates performance risks, plans data collection, applies statistical analysis, and uses modeling, simulation, and analysis tools to assess system and operational effectiveness and suitability.

The position coordinates with systems engineering teams, Government stakeholders, subject matter experts, and integrated test teams to plan and execute test and evaluation activities. It develops evaluation plans, analysis plans, data requirements, risk assessments, reports, test plans, procedures, and briefings; supports Government test and evaluation products; and ensures test readiness, data and configuration management, quality assurance, and compliance with security, legal, and privacy requirements.

The Test Engineer provides leadership for the test and evaluation task and serves as the primary liaison to the Government for task coordination and execution. The role manages resources and risks, maintains appropriate independence from solution providers, communicates issues and recommended courses of action, and adapts plans as program needs and test status evolve. The position is located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, and requires a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• Experience using Linux command-line interfaces and Linux tools.
• Proficiency with Bash and Python scripting for task automation.
• Strong understanding of Linux system administration fundamentals.
• At least 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 with 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 or Podman.
• Experience with the Git source control system.
• Eight years of experience as a Test Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university; four additional years of Test Engineer experience may substitute for the degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite, including JIRA and Confluence.
• Familiarity with Splunk for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine-generated data.
• Familiarity with SAFe Agile principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code principles and automation tools, including Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, execute, and automate testing of software applications, middleware, and infrastructure in HPC environments.
• Conduct performance analysis, identify performance risks, and evaluate system performance using data collected through testing.
• Plan program- and event-level testing and performance data collection in alignment with decision points and analysis needs.
• Assess system and operational requirements for testability and criticality; coordinate with systems engineering to use functional analysis, system descriptions, parameters, dependencies, modeling, simulation, and risk assessments in evaluation planning.
• Assess operational environments and priorities to select evaluation scenarios and coordinate user participation.
• Plan risk-tailored performance estimation and analysis of system and operational effectiveness and suitability metrics and conditions.
• Design surveys to collect subject matter expert input and user assessments.
• Participate in T&E Working-level Integrated Product Teams and Integrated Test Teams to coordinate evaluation plans and data collection.
• Produce evaluation plans, analysis plans, data requirements, risk assessments, evaluation reports, status reports, test plans, procedures, data management plans, and briefings.
• Provide input to Government T&E products, including Technology Readiness Assessments, Test & Evaluation Strategies, Test & Evaluation Master Plans, T&E plans and procedures, and Test Readiness Reports.
• Design data sampling schemes and select, coordinate, and calibrate instrumentation, collection and data-management tools, targets, and facilities.
• Ensure test readiness, including participant training, equipment readiness, and security, legal, and privacy compliance arrangements.
• Execute testing and data collection according to plan and support data authentication and discrepancy-reporting processes.
• Work directly with the Government sponsor to coordinate task implementation and serve as the primary Government liaison for task coordination and execution.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable current and evolving agency, national, and international standards.
• Provide leadership for the T&E task, manage resources and tasks, and ensure quality assurance of test processes and products.
• Coordinate and integrate evaluation and testing tasks and products while maintaining appropriate independence from solution providers.
• Communicate issues and solutions to Government and contract management stakeholders; develop and monitor risk responses and alternative courses of action.
• Drive innovation and responsiveness to program changes and evolving T&E status.

Benefits

• 24 days of PTO accrued annually.
• 11 federal holidays.
• 401(k) is 100% vested on the employee’s start date, with a direct company contribution worth 10% of salary.
• Company covers 100% of employee healthcare costs and 50% of dependent healthcare costs.
• Educational assistance toward college classes.
• Company covers costs associated with job-related training and certifications.

What This Job Offers

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