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Test Engineer

GRVTY
Sterling, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026
Are you a skilled and experienced test engineer who loves to ensure the quality and reliability of software products?

What You’ll Be Owning

  • As a test engineer, you will be responsible for: Creating test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on the software requirements and specifications.
  • Performing functional, non-functional, integration, regression, performance, and security testing.
  • Reporting, tracking, and resolving software defects and issues using bug tracking tools such as Jira and GitLab.
  • Supporting multiple development teams and tools.

What You Must Have

  • Active TS/SCI with an ability to obtain a polygraph
  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of functional/system-level software testing, working in Linux environments.
  • Strong Linux command line proficiency. Including but not limited to ensuring software stability, performance, requirements validation, and forensics characterization.
  • Experience in creation and administration of virtual machines and docker containers
  • Analytical trouble shooting skills.
  • Work directly with the development team to understand software requirements and define test plans and test cases from the ground up.
  • Desire to work in a dynamic small team environment supporting multiple and disparate development efforts at the same time.

What Would Be Nice To Have

  • A strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, frameworks, and best practices.
  • Scripting with Bash, Python
  • Computer networking knowledge - wireshark, tcpdump
  • Linux-based software build systems - make, cmake, gcc
  • Debugging tools in Linux - gdb, valgrind, gprof, strace

Why Choose GRVTY

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

  • Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution
  • Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401k with generous company match
  • Training and Development Opportunities
  • Award Programs
  • Variety of Company Sponsored Events

EEO Statement

GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email recruiting@grvty.com or call 703-544-7930 with requested details.  A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. 

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) 

Please review our current job openings and apply for the positions you believe may be a fit. If you are not an immediate fit, we will also keep your resume in our database for future opportunities.

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