Software Test Engineer

Location: Linthicum Heights, MD

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Job Description:

Serves as a Test/Software Engineer with emphasis on software development

Test and validate cryptographic products.

Perform installation, integration, and test of operational equipment/software to:

• Verify compliance with the system design, requirements, and standards

Perform in-depth security verification testing of:

• Cryptographic product designs and equipment

Maintain a broad knowledge of the system

Analyze system requirements to derive tests that validate the requirements.

Write tests using Python to test the system.

Debug existing software and correct defects.

Work with hardware and software engineers to:

• Define and develop systems to test cryptographic products

Draft or review test plans and system documentation

Assist with recommendations for improving documentation and development standards

Assist with developing and executing test procedures for software components

Assist with the modification of software to:

• Correct errors
• Adapt to new hardware
• Improve performance

Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functionality

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Qualifications:

BS in Engineering or Computer Science

4+ years of test and/or software development experience

Proficient with the following coding languages

• Python
• C

Hands-on testing and debugging experience

Experience writing tests using Python to test the system

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Other Highly Desirable Experience:

• Embedded software development
• FPGA experience
• Knowledge of cryptographic protocols, hardware and software

Active DoD TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph Security Clearance

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $200,000-$250,000

Benefits

• Unrivaled 401K: 6% employer contribution plus 9% profit sharing.
• Work-Life Balance: 25 days PTO, 11 federal holidays, and a flexible comp time policy.
• Health: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Pay: $200,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Software development: 4 years (Preferred)
• software test development: 4 years (Preferred)
• python coding: 4 years (Preferred)
• C coding : 4 years (Preferred)
• writing tests using Python: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Full-Scope Polygraph Security Clearance (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person