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Senior Software Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Reston, VA (NOVA-01)💼 Full-time💰 $191,000–$191,000🗓 2026-07-14 → 2026-09-29

Core

Own end-to-end functional testing for advanced networking devices and systems within the Intelligence Community, translating design requirements into robust test strategies and validating performance in harsh/deployed environments.

Role type

Senior Software Engineer (Test Engineering & Validation)

Builds

Functional test suites, validation plans, custom automation frameworks, and firmware utilities for networking hardware.

Domain

Defense / Intelligence Community / Networking Systems

Required skills

Python programming, software testing principles, IP networking protocols, network analysis tools (Wireshark), requirements interpretation, root cause analysis

Preferred skills

Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) testing, embedded systems testing, high-volume production testing, test automation frameworks, instrument control, ruggedized/airborne/space environment validation

Technologies

Python, Wireshark

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive functional testing and validation of advanced networking devices; Design and implement critical test cases and strategies; Create comprehensive validation plans with traceability; Develop custom software/firmware utilities and automation frameworks; Lead rigorous root cause analysis for test failures

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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