Job Requirements
Huntsville, AL Reston, VA Washington, DC Springfield, VA Bethesda, MD
Top Secret Polygraph not specified
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$130,000 - $150,000
Job Description
Location: Huntsville Alabama at Redstone Arsenal
$3,000 Relocation
Benefits / 401k
Test Engineer
Position Overview
We are seeking a Test Engineer to support the development, integration, and sustainment of secure, mission‑critical software systems operating in regulated, high‑reliability environments. This role focuses on requirements‑based testing, system verification, and validation activities across the full software lifecycle.
Test Engineers work closely with software developers, system engineers, and stakeholders to ensure systems meet functional, performance, and compliance requirements, producing high‑quality, reliable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test procedures based on system and software requirements
Perform functional, integration, regression, and system‑level testing for software applications and services
Validate system behavior, data flows, and interfaces across integrated components
Identify, document, and track defects, anomalies, and test results through resolution
Support requirements verification and validation (V&V) activities
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including:
Software engineers
System engineers
Cybersecurity and compliance teams
DevOps and infrastructure teams
Participate in Agile development cycles, including sprint reviews, planning sessions, and technical demonstrations
Support test execution in development, test, and pre‑production environments
Assist with test automation efforts where applicable
Ensure testing activities align with security, compliance, and operational standards
Required Technical Skills
Test Engineering / QA
Experience developing and executing formal test plans and procedures
Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and test methodologies
Experience validating systems against documented requirements
Experience tracking defects using tools such as JIRA or equivalent
Technical & Systems Knowledge
Familiarity with software applications built on modern technology stacks
Experience testing data‑driven applications, APIs, or service‑based architectures
Ability to analyze logs, system behavior, and test results to isolate issues
Working knowledge of SQL or database‑backed systems
Tools & Environment
Experience working in controlled or regulated environments
Familiarity with version control systems (Git or equivalent)
Exposure to test automation tools or frameworks is a plus
Preferred / Bonus Qualifications
Experience testing .NET, Java, or web‑based applications
Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman or similar)
Experience supporting enterprise or government systems
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
Experience with performance, load, or security testing
Active or eligible U.S. security clearance
Work Environment
High‑impact role supporting enterprise‑scale software systems
Collaboration with software engineers, architects, and mission stakeholders
Structured development and testing processes
Work performed in support of secure, mission‑critical operations
Why This Role
This role offers engineers the opportunity to:
Play a critical role in delivering reliable, high‑quality software systems
Work closely with development and system teams across the full lifecycle
Gain exposure to complex, real‑world systems
Grow technically while supporting high‑impact, mission‑focused work
$3,000 Relocation
Benefits / 401k
Test Engineer
Position Overview
We are seeking a Test Engineer to support the development, integration, and sustainment of secure, mission‑critical software systems operating in regulated, high‑reliability environments. This role focuses on requirements‑based testing, system verification, and validation activities across the full software lifecycle.
Test Engineers work closely with software developers, system engineers, and stakeholders to ensure systems meet functional, performance, and compliance requirements, producing high‑quality, reliable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test procedures based on system and software requirements
Perform functional, integration, regression, and system‑level testing for software applications and services
Validate system behavior, data flows, and interfaces across integrated components
Identify, document, and track defects, anomalies, and test results through resolution
Support requirements verification and validation (V&V) activities
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including:
Software engineers
System engineers
Cybersecurity and compliance teams
DevOps and infrastructure teams
Participate in Agile development cycles, including sprint reviews, planning sessions, and technical demonstrations
Support test execution in development, test, and pre‑production environments
Assist with test automation efforts where applicable
Ensure testing activities align with security, compliance, and operational standards
Required Technical Skills
Test Engineering / QA
Experience developing and executing formal test plans and procedures
Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and test methodologies
Experience validating systems against documented requirements
Experience tracking defects using tools such as JIRA or equivalent
Technical & Systems Knowledge
Familiarity with software applications built on modern technology stacks
Experience testing data‑driven applications, APIs, or service‑based architectures
Ability to analyze logs, system behavior, and test results to isolate issues
Working knowledge of SQL or database‑backed systems
Tools & Environment
Experience working in controlled or regulated environments
Familiarity with version control systems (Git or equivalent)
Exposure to test automation tools or frameworks is a plus
Preferred / Bonus Qualifications
Experience testing .NET, Java, or web‑based applications
Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman or similar)
Experience supporting enterprise or government systems
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
Experience with performance, load, or security testing
Active or eligible U.S. security clearance
Work Environment
High‑impact role supporting enterprise‑scale software systems
Collaboration with software engineers, architects, and mission stakeholders
Structured development and testing processes
Work performed in support of secure, mission‑critical operations
Why This Role
This role offers engineers the opportunity to:
Play a critical role in delivering reliable, high‑quality software systems
Work closely with development and system teams across the full lifecycle
Gain exposure to complex, real‑world systems
Grow technically while supporting high‑impact, mission‑focused work
group id: kforcecx
We offer roles across all three clearance levels: Confidential, Secret and Top Secret. With a Top Secret Facilities clearance, a proven subcontractor track record and a deep understanding of agencies across Defense, Intelligence, Homeland, Justice and Federal Civilian Sectors, Kforce brings more than 20 years of experience to supporting critical missions at federal, state and local levels.
