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Associate Software Test Engineer

VTG Defense
Manassas, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026
Overview

VTG is seeking an Associate Software Test Engineerto support our Navy customer inManassas, VA. This role is onsite.
Dozens ofNavy tacticalsystems ranging between legacy software installed on bare metaltomicro-containers running in anon-premisescloud need to bedelivered,installed,integratedand testedrapidly and securely.Thisrolewill involvedeveloping fixes,delivery, installation,integration,andtestingofone of theNavy tacticalsoftwaresystems - Common Infrastructure Services (CIS).

What will you do?

This role is tointegrate andtest a combat system (CIS)inalarger integrated tactical system. This role will primarily be software testing, and system troubleshooting.The selected candidate will work with avastteam ofSoftwareTesters, Integrators, Integrated Logistics Specialists, SystemsEngineers,Software Developers,andSystem Operators. The candidate willbe responsible for:

  • TestingCIS system in multiple test beds
  • Assistingin software build and delivery
  • Provide technical input to program managers and government representatives

Do you have what it takes?

  • Experienceas a DevOps, Software, Integration, or Testengineer (or similar role)
  • Bachelor's ormaster's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology(or similar degree)
  • Comfortableworking inLinuxfrom the command line(RHEL/Centos 7,8, 9)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Initiative, innovation, and resourcefulness.
  • US Citizen with current SECRET Clearance or ability to obtain a SECRET clearance
  • Successful completion of background check

Desired Qualifications/Skills/Abilities:

  • Experience with modern PaaS environment tools such as Kubernetes, Docker,Podman,KVM, or Helm
  • Experience with CI/CD tools, languages, and frameworks (Jenkins, Ansible,GitOps, Nexus, Robot Framework)
  • Experience with shell scripting languages
  • Experience with Automated Testing
  • Experience developing software with C or Java
  • Experience as a Linux administrator
  • Networking experience
  • Experience with navaltacticalsystems, preferably submarinefire control systems

VT Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.


 

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