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Principal Test Engineer

nLogic
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/16/2026
nLogic is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to support a mission-focused effort in the Huntsville area. This role will play a key part in supporting missile defense efforts and involves working in a full-time, on-site, closed-area environment as part of a product team.

The role is responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and reporting on system-level test activities, including test progress, product quality status, and test results. This role adjusts test plans and execution strategies as needed to respond to evolving program conditions.

Required Qualifications

  • Must possess a current, in-scope Secret or higher security clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience
  • Experience designing, developing, implementing, and executing test and integration plans and procedures for system-level integration testing
  • Ability to interpret requirements and test guidance to support system-level integration testing
  • Experience developing test criteria to verify requirements compliance
  • Experience with C and Java development
  • Experience with Python or other scripting languages
  • Experience with Eggplant or similar GUI-based test automation tools
  • Experience with GitLab or Bitbucket
  • Familiarity with automated requirements testing and analysis
  • Ability and willingness to travel 10% to support business needs
  • Must be able to work on-site in an office environment in Huntsville, AL

Preferred Qualifications

  • Security Certification
  • Experience in Ada development
  • Missile defense / MDA Domain experience
  • Experience using Cameo (MBSE tools)

Why nLogic

At nLogic, we support mission-focused defense and space efforts that have real-world impact. Our teams work collaboratively alongside government and industry partners to deliver high-quality, mission-focused solutions.

As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), our employees directly share in the success of the organization, creating a culture of accountability, ownership, and long-term investment in our work.

We offer a stable environment with opportunities to develop new skills, take on meaningful responsibilities, and contribute to efforts that support national security and advanced technologies.

Work Conditions

  • Work Model: Onsite in Huntsville, AL
  • Travel: 10%
  • Work Hours: Standard work hours

Summary Of Benefits

nLogic offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) retirement plan; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); and professional development support.

Position Details

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Current, in-scope Secret security clearance is required.
  • This role is performed in a closed-area, onsite work environment in Huntsville, AL

How To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit their application through our online portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

nLogic 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 veteran status.

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