Test Engineer - GCCS-J

Test Engineer - GCCS-J
Mid - Senior Level | Active Secret Clearance Required | $90,000 - $120,000 | Onsite: Newport News, VA

Support mission-critical Joint Command and Control systems-leading test strategy, automation, verification, and quality assurance efforts for modernization of the Global Command and Control System-Joint (GCCS-J), the DoD's enterprise command and control system of record.
A Day in the Life - What you'll do

• Lead development and execution of comprehensive test strategies, plans, procedures, and quality assurance activities.
• Define approaches for functional, integration, regression, performance, security, and end-to-end testing.
• Execute manual and automated test cases supporting mission-critical software applications.
• Validate microservices, APIs, data pipelines, user interfaces, and distributed system architectures.
• Document defects, coordinate remediation efforts, and verify corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts to improve testing efficiency and scalability.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows.
• Participate in Sprint Reviews, Process Reviews, Design Reviews, and Agile ceremonies.
• Validate acceptance criteria and ensure compliance with Definition of Done standards.
• Collaborate with software engineers, product owners, government stakeholders, and end users.
• Support test readiness reviews and formal developmental and operational test events.
• Provide technical leadership on test-related issues and quality initiatives.
• Ensure applications meet operational, cybersecurity, performance, and data integrity requirements.
• Validate user workflows and usability to ensure mission effectiveness and operational readiness.
• Provide input on schedules, milestones, and test execution timelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline
• Mid Level: 3-5 years of experience Sr Level: 7+ years of experience supporting software or system testing environments
• Active DoD Secret security clearance
• Experience working in Agile and Scrum development environments
• Experience supporting GCCS-J or Joint Command and Control (C2) systems
• Experience with automation frameworks and scripting languages
• Experience testing distributed systems, microservices, APIs, and enterprise data pipelines
• Familiarity with Linux/UNIX operating systems and containerized deployment environments
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical documentation skills
• Experience developing test strategies and supporting software verification and validation activities
• Ability to communicate effectively across multidisciplinary technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of intelligence data flows and geospatial data formats
• Experience serving as an operator or systems administrator supporting GCCS-J or Joint C2 environments
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps methodologies
• Familiarity with DISA processes and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements
• Experience supporting Developmental Test (DT) and Operational Test (OT) activities
• Experience with cloud-native architectures and container orchestration platforms
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity testing and secure software validation principles
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Mission-focused mindset with strong stakeholder management and proactive problem-solving abilities

Who is Caribou Thunder?

Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners.

35+ states and 20+ countries. We've delivered trusted solutions for over two decades - strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space.
Why Caribou Thunder? TEAM THUNDER - Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve.

Employee Advocacy
Mission Proven
Global Reach
Skilled Teams
Modern Tools
Empowering Culture

Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier - delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments.

We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence - disciplines powering the nation's most complex technical missions.
Employee Advocacy + Benefits

Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being - knowing their success drives ours.

Benefits include:

Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with 6% Company Match
Flexible PTO & Work Schedule
Education & Certification Reimbursement
Support for Military Leave
Work-Life Balance & Traditional Family Values

Your future, your flexibility, your well-being - we invest in you. Apply and let's connect.