Our Reston team is seeking a mid-level Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to help build and mature the testing infrastructure supporting production software for simulation, optimization, and decision support in mission-focused environments. This role is for someone who can develop robust test harnesses, mocking infrastructure, and automated and manual testing strategies. A successful candidate will also help integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines and improve software quality and reliability across Java, Rust, and TypeScript-based applications. The strongest candidates will bring solid software development fundamentals, hands-on experience with software testing and test infrastructure, and the technical judgment to build scalable, maintainable testing practices across a growing production codebase.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, applied math, or related field
- At least 3 years of industry experience
- Experience building test infrastructure including mocking and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience in software testing and test harness development
- Experience designing automated and manual testing
- Software Development experience in Java, Rust or Typescript/React
- Ability to work effectively with researchers, engineers, and end users to translate technical concepts into usable software
- Familiarity with full-stack web application development in any frameworks/languages
- U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED; successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Desired Qualifications
- Active DoD Security Clearance
- Experience using ADO, Gitlab or similar CI/CD tools
Position Location: Reston, VA
- The selected individual(s) will be required to work from the Reston, VA office
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Accompanying FSA and HSA options
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
- Professional Development Reimbursement
- Annual Salary Reviews
- Profit Sharing
- 401(k) Traditional and Roth Options
- Gym and Fitness Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program