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Senior Software Engineer (Python), Intelligence Systems

Reston, VA (NOVA-01)💼 Full-time💰 $191,000–$191,000🗓 2026-09-08 → 2026-09-26

Core

Own end-to-end functional testing for advanced networking devices and systems, translating complex requirements into robust test strategies.

Role type

Senior Software Engineer (Test Automation & Validation)

Builds

Functional test suites, automation frameworks, and validation scripts for defense networking systems.

Domain

Defense technology / Networking / Intelligence Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Python, software testing principles, IP networking protocols, test automation frameworks, root cause analysis

Preferred skills

Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) testing, network analysis tools, embedded systems testing, high-volume production validation, ruggedized environment testing

Technologies

OpenHTF, Selenium, Playwright, Pytest, Wireshark

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive functional testing and validation of advanced networking devices; Design and implement critical test cases and strategies; Develop custom software, scripts, and automation frameworks; Lead rigorous root cause analysis for test failures

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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