Test Engineer - Senior
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Apr 16, 2025.
Experience: 8+ years of experience in software/system testing, with a focus on DoD enterprise applications.
Location: Onsite at Contractor Facility in DC
Expertise in test automation frameworks (Selenium, JUnit, Cypress, Robot Framework, etc.).
Experience designing and executing BDD test cases using Gherkin (Given-When-Then format).
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipeline integration for test automation.
Ability to lead test planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring compliance with DoD mission objectives.
Role Summary:
The Senior Test Engineer will be supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and leads test strategy, automation, and performance validation efforts for Spectrum XXI software suite, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity, performance, and operational requirements. The engineer will oversee test automation, RMF compliance validation, and software verification processes, ensuring high system reliability and security.
Contract-Specific Responsibilities:
Test Strategy & Leadership
Define and manage test plans, scenarios, and scripts to align with DoD spectrum management workflows coordinated with Spectrum Manager SMEs.
Lead end-to-end system validation efforts, ensuring all SXXI updates pass UAT, regression, and integration testing.
Oversee performance and scalability testing, ensuring SXXI can support 4,000-10,000 frequency assignment transactions per month, as outlined in the PWS.
Automation & CI/CD Pipeline Optimization
Architect and implement enterprise-wide automated testing solutions integrated into GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
Develop automated API test cases ensuring interoperability between SXXI, NTIA, and DISA systems.
Utilize BDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow, Behave) to enhance test automation coverage.
Cybersecurity Testing Responsibilities
Ensure test automation validates system authentication, access control, and encryption functionality as part of functional security testing.
Work with cybersecurity teams to ensure system security test cases align with DoD operational security needs.
Stakeholder Engagement & Mentorship
Serve as the primary test lead for SXXI software releases, coordinating with development and cybersecurity teams.
Provide mentorship to Mid-Level Test Engineers, ensuring best practices in test automation and system validation.
Participate in Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs), Agile sprint planning, and PWS compliance discussions.