Test Engineer/Quality Assurance
Nightwing· Defense & Intelligence Services· Aug 24, 2026 · 2mo agoPosted 64 days ago
Ft George G Meade MD
In office
Full-time
Principal
$77K–$163K
10+ years exp
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Job description
Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.
Experience Level: Senior (Level 3) - Minimum 10 years experience
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Location: National Capital Region (NCR) or San Antonio, TX
The Senior Test Engineer/Quality Assurance professional leads testing strategy implementation and ensures software quality through comprehensive test automation and quality assurance practices. This position develops and maintains automated test frameworks, conducts system performance testing, and ensures all software meets the Definition of Done criteria before deployment.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement automated testing frameworks
Develop and maintain automated test suites (unit, integration, end-to-end)
Conduct system performance and scalability testing
Lead test-driven development (TDD) practices
Create and maintain requirements traceability matrix
Conduct black box and white box testing
Implement continuous testing in CI/CD pipelines
Generate and analyze test coverage reports
Lead defect tracking and resolution processes
Support third-party code review preparations
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 10 years of software testing and QA experience
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent substitution)
Expert knowledge of test automation frameworks (Robot Framework, Selenium, etc.)
Strong programming skills for test development (Python, Java, etc.)
Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, etc.)
Knowledge of test-driven development and behavior-driven development
Experience testing containerized applications and microservices
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps
Experience with security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA)
Active TS/SCI clearance
Must be U.S. citizen
Salary & Benefits
The salary associated with this position ($77,000–$163,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards. Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.
Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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