Software Automation Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Software Automation Engineer to support a secure flight program for TSA in Annapolis Junction, MD. The team is seeking an engineer skilled and interested in system integration and automation tactics to improve the end-to-end testing process for this on-going secure-flight program.

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD – on-site 1x a week

Hours: Standard operating hours, 8-4

Clearance: Secret clearance, must be able to pass TSA background check (3-6 weeks)

This job opens for applications on 4/21/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

Responsibilities of the Automation Engineer:

• Enables full stack solutions through multi-disciplinary team planning and ecosystem integration to accelerate delivery and drive quality across the application lifecycle.
• Performs continuous testing for security, API, and regression suite.
• Creates automation strategy, automated scripts and supports data and environment configuration.
• Participates in code reviews, monitors, and reports defects to support continuous improvement activities for the end-to-end testing process.
  
  

Qualifications of the Automation Engineer:

• Bachelors degree and 1 years of experience in software testing, working with and supporting the development of an overall test plan and tailored test plans for each release
• Active Secret clearance, willing to obtain TSA clearance
• Must have experience using one or more of the following test management tools: Cucumber, Selenium, Rational Team Concert
• Familiarity with API and regression testing
  
  

Compensation of the Automation Engineer:

• Compensation: $85,000-$100,000 **based on total years of experience**
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO/Holiday
• Hybrid work – remote 4x a week
• Fully funded, long-term program (3 years remaining)
• Contract mobility and job stability through Zachary Piper Solutions
  
  

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