Test Engineer (Mid-Level)

General Dynamics Information Technology • Springfield, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Shape the Mission. Test the Future. At GDIT, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-assurance systems that enable mission success for our Department of Defense (DoD) customers. We are seeking a Mid-Level Test Engineer who is passionate about quality, automation, and continuous improvement to join our team in Springfield, VA. In this role, you will help ensure that mission-critical systems meet stringent functional and non-functional requirements, supporting warfighters and safeguarding national security.

Requirements

• 5 + years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5–10 years in software testing, quality assurance, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, test life cycles, and software development life cycles (SDLC).
• Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman or REST Assured.
• Experience with load and performance testing tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling.
• Hands-on experience with test case management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr, qTest).
• Experience working with Agile, Scrum, or SAFe teams.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for test automation, data generation, and reporting.
• Top Secret/SCI Clearance must be possessed.
• Top Secret SCI + Polygraph must be obtainable.

Nice To Haves

• Security+, ISTQB (Foundation or Advanced), Certified JMeter Performance Tester, or similar certifications
• Understanding of security testing practices and tools (e.g., Nessus, OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite) is a plus.
• Knowledge of DoD environments, STIG compliance, and security authorization processes (RMF, ATO) is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing.
• Perform manual and automated testing using industry-standard tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, Postman, JMeter, Cypress).
• Implement and manage automated test pipelines in CI/CD environments (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), supporting Shift-Left testing and rapid feedback.
• Conduct system validation and verification, log defects, and support triage and resolution efforts with development and engineering teams.
• Create and maintain traceability matrices to ensure complete coverage of system requirements.
• Support test readiness reviews, audits, and stakeholder demonstrations with clear test evidence and metrics.
• Work within Agile and DevSecOps frameworks to provide timely test feedback and support sprint and release deliverables.
• Participate in test data creation, environment setup, and configuration for both classified and unclassified networks.
• Collaborate with developers, operations, and security teams to drive early bug detection, quality improvements, and continuous testing practices.
• Maintain thorough documentation for test procedures, findings, and quality metrics to support accreditation and customer reporting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401K with company match
• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

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