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Senior Software Test Development Engineer with Security Clearance
VTGFort Meade, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 22 Jul 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
Leverage your C++ expertise and security clearance to drive innovation in mission-critical RF processing systems, with a competitive salary up to $240,000 and a hybrid work model offering flexibility. You'll thrive in this role if you're a mid-senior engineer passionate about designing, developing, and automating cutting-edge software solutions that directly impact national security initiatives. Apply today to join a reputable company and grow your career in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Quick Overview
Salary
$200k - $240k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Overview This position will support a mission-focused customer throughout the full life cycle of a Radio Frequency Processing System, including system design, integration, testing, installation, troubleshooting, operations, and sustainment. Senior Software Test Development Engineer specializing in C++ to join our team. This position will support a mission-focused customer deploying cutting-edge systems. This role is based in Fort Meade, Maryland. Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, making this an exceptional opportunity to join a mission-critical team supporting national security initiatives. #Triaplex #VTG What will you do? * Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements. * Design, develop, modify, test, and maintain software systems using C++. * Use Python and Shell scripting to support software development, testing, and automation activities. * Debug existing software, identify root causes, and correct defects using applicable programming languages. * Develop and maintain scalable, highly available mission systems using modern system design principles. * Create and maintain Docker containers, Kubernetes pods, and Kubernetes clusters. * Develop and execute test procedures for software components. * Design and develop automated software tests to support continuous testing. * Support software testing within environments that include software-defined radios, servers, and other customer test-infrastructure hardware. * Modernize software build processes and improve automated testing capabilities. * Develop, maintain, and improve continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines. * Generate automation scripts to improve development, build, testing, and deployment workflows. * Use scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure software design outcomes and performance. * Collaborate with systems engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and understand system capabilities, interfaces, performance requirements, and project limitations. * Troubleshoot software, hardware, build, integration, and test-environment issues. * Provide recommendations for improving software documentation, testing practices, development processes, and engineering standards. Do you have what it takes? * US Citizen with TS/SCI with Poly required * Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. * Experience as a Software Test Development Engineer. * Strong software development experience using C++. * Experience using Python and Shell scripting. * Experience developing and executing software test procedures. * Experience creating automated software tests and supporting continuous testing. * Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery processes. * Experience modernizing software build and test processes. * Familiarity with software-defined radios, servers, and other hardware used within customer test infrastructure. * Experience debugging and correcting software defects. * Experience working with Docker containers and Kubernetes environments. * Experience collaborating with systems engineers and hardware engineers. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills. VTG's estimated starting pay range is $200K - $240K annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.
Skills
Docker
Shell
C++
Kubernetes
Python
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