Test Engineer (TE) – Skill Level 3

Wyetech•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

Wyetech is seeking a Level 3 Test Engineer to plan, develop, execute, and automate testing for software applications, middleware, and infrastructure deployed in High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments. The role validates system requirements and helps ensure the reliability, scalability, performance, security, and operational readiness of HPC systems. The Test Engineer analyzes system requirements, concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures; prepare for and conduct data collection and analysis; and report status and results. The position supports development of Government test and evaluation documentation, including T&E strategies, master plans, event test plans, test readiness assessments, and reports. It also coordinates with other test organizations and provides specialized test and evaluation capabilities suited to system function, level, maturity, and performance areas. The Level 3 role includes planning and leading test and evaluation tasks, coordinating with Government sponsors and other teams, managing resources and risks, and ensuring the quality and objectivity of test processes and products. The position produces plans, procedures, reports, briefings, and data-management materials, and communicates issues and solutions to Government and contract management as requested. Wyetech describes its workplace as an award-winning corporate culture focused on solving problems for federal government customers. Work locations may be associated with Wyetech-supported contracts in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii, and OCONUS. The stated hourly pay range is $86.90–$109.84; actual compensation may vary based on contract rates, education, experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Requirements

At least eight years of experience as a Test Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
At least three years of software testing, quality assurance, or validation experience in Linux environments.
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.
Experience using the Linux command-line interface and Linux tools.
Proficiency in Bash or Python scripting for task automation.
Strong understanding of Linux system administration fundamentals.
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 and Podman.
Experience with Git source control.

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

Analyze system requirements, concept of operations documents, acquisition plans, and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures.
Prepare for and conduct data collection and analysis, and report status and results.
Support development of Government test and evaluation documentation, including T&E strategies, master plans, event test plans, test readiness assessments, and reports.
Coordinate with other test organizations to support test and evaluation program integration.
Research and apply Government test and evaluation concepts and related engineering, acquisition, and operations knowledge.
Plan and execute performance analysis and performance data collection, including program- and event-level testing aligned with decision points.
Analyze performance risk areas and acquisition approaches to support test planning and schedule alignment.
Specify, validate, and adapt Modeling and Simulation for test and evaluation use; select, develop, and use analysis tools.
Apply statistical analysis to characterize confidence in performance estimates and execute evaluation plans using testing data.
Establish and employ data and configuration management capabilities; support data authentication and discrepancy reporting processes.
Assess operational and system performance requirements for testability and criticality.
Coordinate with Systems Engineering on functional analysis, system descriptions, parameter selection, dependencies, Modeling and Simulation, and performance risk assessments.
Assess operational environments, evaluation priorities, scenarios, and user participation.
Plan risk-tailored performance estimation and analysis of system and operational effectiveness and suitability metrics using inspection, demonstration, paper analysis, surveys, simulation, and physical testing.
Design surveys for subject-matter expert input and user performance assessments.
Participate in T&E Working-level Integrated Product Teams and Integrated Test Teams.
Produce evaluation and analysis plans, data requirements, risk assessments, evaluation and status reports, and input to Government T&E documentation.
Design data-sampling schemes that balance information and resources while controlling testing uncertainties.
Select, coordinate, and calibrate instrumentation, data-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 established plans.
Produce test plans, procedures, reports, briefings, and data-management plans.
Work directly with Government sponsors to coordinate task implementation and communicate issues and solutions to Government and contract management as requested.
Maintain knowledge of current and evolving standards applicable to system development.
Lead T&E tasks and serve as a primary liaison for coordination and execution.
Ensure appropriate team independence to support objectivity; manage T&E resources and tasks and ensure quality assurance of test processes and products.
Coordinate and integrate evaluation and testing tasks and products.
Develop alternative courses of action, workarounds, and fallback positions to address risks and program changes, and monitor risks at appropriate milestones.
Plan, develop, execute, and automate testing activities for HPC software applications, middleware, and infrastructure.

Benefits

Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA: the company automatically contributes 20% of each employee’s gross compensation, with no employee matching requirement; contributions are fully vested from day one.
Paid time off of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations; employees may adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year.
Voluntary medical plan options, some with a Health Savings Account (HSA), for full-time employees.
Vision and dental benefits.
Life and AD&D benefits.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance.
Optional identity theft and legal protection services.
Employee referral bonus eligibility up to $10,000.
Mobility among Wyetech-supported contracts.
Team-building events, including monthly lunches, a summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
Two complimentary branded clothing orders annually.