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Senior Software Test Engineer (Python), Intelligence Systems

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

Core

Own end-to-end functional testing for advanced networking devices and systems within the Intelligence Community.

Role type

Senior Software Test Engineer (Python)

Builds

Validated networking systems and devices for national security customers

Domain

Defense / Intelligence Community / Networking

Required skills

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

Preferred skills

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

Technologies

OpenHTF, Selenium, Playwright, Pytest, Wireshark

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive functional testing and validation of advanced networking devices and systems; Design and implement critical test cases and strategies for high-impact technology programs; Develop custom software, scripts, and automation frameworks to exercise and validate designs; Lead rigorous root cause analysis for test failures and drive corrective actions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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