TEST ENGINEER – LinuxBash- 8+ yrs of Experience TSSCI wPoly clearance is required RC 303
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Test Engineer Linux/Bash - 8 yrs of Experience - TS/SCI w/Poly Clearance
Halogen Engineering Group is looking for a Test Engineer can design build and maintain automated test solutions across both back-end services (REST APIs) and web user interfaces. This role requires strong hands-on engineering skills in Linux command-line tooling Python-based automation containerized test execution (Docker/Podman) and CI/CD integration using Jenkins and GitLab pipelines. The successful candidate will also help evolve our existing in-house automation framework including planning and executing migration efforts from legacy Robot Framework implementations to newer platforms. This candidate will analyze system requirements and concept of operations documents acquisition plans and system descriptions to develop evaluation and test plans and procedures prepare for and conduct the data collection and analysis and report status and results. Supports the development of Government test and evaluation documentation e.g. Test & Evaluation (T&E) Strategy Test & Evaluation Master Plan Event Test Plans Test Readiness Assessments and T&E Reports. Works with other test organizations to support T&E program integration. Provides specialized T&E capabilities tailored to system functions level maturity and performance area as assigned in the SOW.
Location: Fort Meade MD
Travel Required: No
Shift: Day
Remote Type: Onsite
Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI
Polygraph: Required (Must be within the last five years)
Salary Range
The projected compensation range for this position is 191K to 196K (annualized USD).
Salary is determined by various factors including but not limited to location the individuals particular combination of education knowledge skills competencies and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
Develop maintain and enhance automated test suites for back-end REST APIs and web-based user interfaces. Build and maintain a scalable reliable test automation harness (framework) including execution reporting data setup/teardown and CI/CD integration. Implement and expand Python-based test automation using Pytest including fixtures test data strategies and robust assertions/validation. Create and maintain Docker/Podman container images used to run automation consistently across developer environments and CI pipelines. Integrate automated test execution into Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD pipelines ensuring repeatable runs clear reporting and actionable results. Use Linux command-line tools and Bash shell scripting to locate parse transform and report on large volumes of logs test output and system data. Support and extend UI automation using Robot Framework and the Python Selenium library including test stability improvements and best practices. Collaborate with stakeholders to plan estimate and break down work for migrating the current in-house test harness from legacy Robot Framework to a modern alternative (e.g. Robot Framework AIO or Microsoft Playwright). Write and maintain SQL queries (using SQL Developer or similar tooling) and integrate database validation steps into automated tests were appropriate. Troubleshoot CI failures and test irregularity/volatility improve test reliability and contribute to continuous improvement of the overall QA automation approach. Assist with any or all of the Level I tasks as constrained by technical training and previous testing experience Conduct research into and apply knowledge of Government test and evaluation concepts all related engineering acquisition and operations activities as needed to support the T&E activities Plan and Execute Performance Analysis Review planned acquisition approaches to support T&B schedule alignment with decision maker needs for T&E support Analyze performance risk areas to focus T&B planning Specify validate and adapt Modeling and Simulation for T&E use Apply Statistical Analysis of variations in performance behavior to characterize confidence in performance estimates Select develop & use analysis tools Execute the evaluation plan of data collected by the Testing Task Plan and Execute Performance Data Collection Plan program and event level testing for collection of data required for analysis and to synch T&E events with supported decision points Establish and employ Data & Configuration Management capabilities Support Data Authentication group functions; and comply with program Discrepancy Reporting criteria and processes Assess operational and system performance requirements for testability and criticality to frame and prioritize T&E objectives and enable evaluation planning Coordinate with program Systems Engineering (SE) and review T&E-related SE information to leverage functional analysis system descriptions parameter selection and dependencies Modeling and Simulation and initial performance risk assessments to inform evaluation planning Assess operational environments and priorities for evaluation attention and scenario selection and to coordinate user participation in T&E Plan program and event level risk-tailored performance estimation and analysis of system and operational Effectiveness and Suitability metrics & conditions levels of T&E include inspection demonstration paper analysis survey simulation and physical test Design surveys for evaluation of Subject Matter Expert (SE input and user as estimates of performance) Participate in the T&E Working-level Integrated Product Team (WIPT) and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of evaluation plans Produce Evaluation Plans (metric framework scenarios/threads timelines requirements/T&E cross-walk) Analysis Plans Data Requirements Risk Assessments Evaluation Reports Status reports; provide input to Government T&E products (e.g. Technology Readiness Assessments Test & Evaluation Strategy Test & Evaluation Master Plan T&E Plans & Procedures and Test Readiness Reports) Design data sampling schemes to optimize the information/resource balance and to control testing uncertainties Select coordinate. and calibrate Instrumentation collection and data management tools targets and facilities Ensure test readiness including training of test event participants re conduct of the event; equipment readiness and security legal and privacy compliance arrangements Participate in T&E WIPT and/or Integrated Test Team for coordination of data collection plan - Execute Testing and Data Collection per plan Produce associated Test Plans Procedures and Reports /Briefings Data Management Plan Define and provide technical direction and guidance for the Level 1 tasks to the Level 0 and Level 1 TEs assigned to the task Recommend draft plans and reports from the Level 1 tasks for approval by the task leader Work directly with the Government sponsor to coordinate task implementation Maintain knowledge of current and evolving agency national and international standards applicable to the system development of interest Provide overall leadership of the T&E task and serve as primary liaison to the government for supporting contract coordination and task execution Communicate issues and solutions to the broader government and contract management structure as requested by Leadership Ensure the appropriate level of independence of the team from the solution provider to support government management of objectivity risk Manage T&E resources and tasks; ensure quality assurance of test processes and product Coordinate and integrate Evaluation and Testing tasks and products Participate in T&E WIPT and /or integrated Test Team as needed to ensure proper coordination of T&E activities Drive innovation and responsiveness to program changes and evolving T&E status to help manage program risk; develop alternative courses of action work-arounds and fall-back positions with a recommended course of action for each risk and monitor and re-evaluate risks at appropriate milestones |
Advanced experience building test automation in Python including Pytest-based frameworks and best practices for maintainable automated testing.
Strong hands-on experience with Docker (or Podman) including building versioning and maintaining images used in automation and CI/CD workflows.
Working knowledge of Jenkins and GitLab pipelines including running containerized workloads and managing automated test stages.
Experience with REST API testing including validation of responses authentication flows and negative/error-path testing.
Familiarity with Robot Framework UI automation using Selenium library (Python).
Solid understanding of how to architect a test automation harness/framework for UI and/or API testing (test structure configuration reporting environment management).
Familiarity with SQL and tools such as SQL Developer including writing queries and using them within automated validation steps.
CareFirst Insurance
Medical Plans
- Three available medical plans2 Platinum PPO Plans ($0 Deductible) and 1 HSA Plan ($1500 deductible)
- Halogen pays 100% Medical Premium Costs up to $25000
- CareFirst Wellness Rewards Program
Dental Plan
- Halogen pays 50% of the plan costs
Vision Plan
- Halogen pays 100% of the plan costs
401K Retirement Plan
10% contribution paid by the company automatically vested and paid in each pay period.
Life Insurance AD&D Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
Paid Time Off
20 Paid Time Off Days
6 Federal Holidays
5 Floating Holidays
Bonuses
Based on performance and billable hours
Halogen Engineering Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor.
Required Skills:
Required Skills Applies systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: Concept Development Production Utilization Support and Retirement. Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems issues or conflicts. Communicates with other program personnel government overseers and senior executives. Responsibility for the technical integrity quality and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with one or more of the 25 process areas defined by ISO/IEC15288: Technical Process Area - Stakeholder Requirements Definition Requirements Analysis Architectural Design Implementation Integration Verification Transition Validation Operation Maintenance and Disposal; Project Process Area - Project Planning Project Assessment and Control Decision Management Risk Management Configuration Management Information Management and Measurement; Enterprise (Organizational Project-Enabling) Process Area - Project Portfolio Management Infrastructure Management Lifecycle Model Management Human Resource Management and Quality Management; Agreement Process Area - Acquisition and Supply. A Bachelors degree in a Qualified Engineering Field (See Note 1) or a related discipline (See Note 2) from an accredited college or university plus six (6) years of systems engineering experience OR A High School Diploma or GED plus ten (10) years of general system engineering experience (any Process Area). OR A Masters degree in a Qualified Engineering Field (See Note 1) or a related discipline (See Note 2) from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years of systems engineering experience OR A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field (See Note 1) or a related discipline (See Note 2) from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years of systems engineering experience. Examples of Qualified engineering fields include: Aeronautics Biomedical Chemical Civil Computer Electrical Environmental Mechanical Nuclear Software Systems and Engineering Management. Examples of related disciplines include: Chemistry Computer Science Information Systems Mathematics and Physics
