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Test Systems Engineer - Senior

Mission Intel
Springfield, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2031

Test Systems Engineer (Senior‑Level)

Mission Intelligence Group is seeking a Senior‑Level Test Systems Engineer to lead and support enterprise test and evaluation efforts across complex GEOINT environments. This role enables mission‑critical capabilities across the National System of Geospatial‑Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial‑Intelligence (ASG), and Federal partners, ensuring reliable and accurate GEOINT delivery.


Your Role

As a Senior‑Level Test Systems Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and hands‑on expertise across application, system, and integration testing activities. You will guide testing teams, ensure quality practices are embedded in DevOps pipelines, and validate system performance across cloud, on‑premise, and hybrid environments.


Key Responsibilities

  • Guide Mid‑ and Junior‑level engineers performing application, system, and integration testing across NSG, ASG, and Federal Agencies
  • Perform testing of applications and APIs within DevOps pipelines using government and industry best practices
  • Conduct independent integration testing of system software and hardware to verify compliance with requirements
  • Plan and execute manual testing and automated test scripts using scripting and programming languages
  • Support technical investigations, defect identification, and resolution during testing activities
  • Utilize test management and defect‑tracking tools to support test execution, reporting, and quality assurance

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field, or:
    • 12 years of experience as a Test Systems Engineer in lieu of a degree
  • 12 years of experience with test management and defect‑tracking tools
  • Experience with three or more of the following tools and technologies:
    • JMeter, Jenkins, Docker, Postman, Swagger, Nexus, Apigee
    • GitHub / GitLab
    • Java, Bash, Curl, XML, JSON, SQL, Python, JavaScript
    • AWS and C2S
  • Experience working within traditional, Agile, and DevOps development environments and associated testing strategies
  • Active TS/SCI clearance, with ability to obtain SCI and successfully pass a polygraph

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related STEM field
  • Working knowledge of Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes, tools, and languages
  • Working knowledge of software development frameworks

Why Mission Intelligence Group

At Mission Intelligence Group, engineers are trusted to focus on mission outcomes, not bureaucracy. You will work alongside experienced GEOINT professionals who value clear communication, disciplined engineering, and systems that work as intended in operational environments.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision
401(k)
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off


Join Our Team

If you are motivated by supporting GEOINT analysts, improving mission systems, and delivering reliable capabilities to the operational community, we invite you to apply.

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