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Are you a Principal Test Engineer who is ready for a new challenge that will launch your career to the next level? * Tired of being treated like a company drone? * Tired of promised adventures during ...
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Are you a Principal Test Engineer who is ready for a new challenge that will launch your career to the next level? * Tired of being treated like a company drone? * Tired of promised adventures during ...
Onsite - Huntsville TCS is searching for a Principal Test Engineer to join our strong team of Engineers supporting our Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) customer in Huntsville, AL. The GMD program ...
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Onsite - Huntsville TCS is searching for a Principal Test Engineer to join our strong team of Engineers supporting our Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) customer in Huntsville, AL. The GMD program ...
Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Principal Test Engineer / Senior Principal Test Engineer for the Air Vehicle Equipment (AVE) integration and test team. This position will be located in Roy ...
Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Principal Test Engineer / Senior Principal Test Engineer for the Air Vehicle Equipment (AVE) integration and test team. This position will be located in Roy ...
Onsite - Huntsville TCS is searching for a Principal Test Engineer to join our strong team of Engineers supporting our Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) customer in Huntsville, AL. The GMD program ...
Onsite - Huntsville TCS is searching for a Principal Test Engineer to join our strong team of Engineers supporting our Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) customer in Huntsville, AL. The GMD program ...
Annapolis, MD · On-site
$180K - $260K/yr
Are you a Principal Test Engineer who is ready for a new challenge that will launch your career to the next level? * Tired of being treated like a company drone? * Tired of promised adventures during ...
Annapolis, MD · On-site
$180K - $260K/yr
Are you a Principal Test Engineer who is ready for a new challenge that will launch your career to the next level? * Tired of being treated like a company drone? * Tired of promised adventures during ...
Are you a Principal Test Engineer who is ready for a new challenge that will launch your career to the next level? * Tired of being treated like a company drone? * Tired of promised adventures during ...
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Are you a Principal Test Engineer who is ready for a new challenge that will launch your career to the next level? * Tired of being treated like a company drone? * Tired of promised adventures during ...
Annapolis, MD · On-site
$200K - $280K/yr
Are you a Principal Test Engineer who is ready for a new challenge that will launch your career to the next level? * Tired of being treated like a company drone? * Tired of promised adventures during ...
Annapolis, MD · On-site
$200K - $280K/yr
Are you a Principal Test Engineer who is ready for a new challenge that will launch your career to the next level? * Tired of being treated like a company drone? * Tired of promised adventures during ...
Annapolis, MD · On-site
$200K - $280K/yr
Are you a Principal Test Engineer who is ready for a new challenge that will launch your career to the next level? * Tired of being treated like a company drone? * Tired of promised adventures during ...
Annapolis, MD · On-site
$200K - $280K/yr
Are you a Principal Test Engineer who is ready for a new challenge that will launch your career to the next level? * Tired of being treated like a company drone? * Tired of promised adventures during ...
Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Principal Test Engineer / Senior Principal Test Engineer for the Air Vehicle Equipment (AVE) integration and test team. This position will be located in Roy ...
Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Principal Test Engineer / Senior Principal Test Engineer for the Air Vehicle Equipment (AVE) integration and test team. This position will be located in Roy ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
ORA_HYBRID Description SAIC is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to support Medium Displacement Unmanned Surface Vessel (MDUSV) and related Test and Evaluation activities in San Diego, CA. Must be ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
ORA_HYBRID Description SAIC is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to support Medium Displacement Unmanned Surface Vessel (MDUSV) and related Test and Evaluation activities in San Diego, CA. Must be ...
Dayton, OH · On-site
As a Principal Test Engineer, you will offer mentorship to test engineers and serve as a technical subject matter expert for test events and documentation peer reviews. You will spearhead complex ...
Dayton, OH · On-site
As a Principal Test Engineer, you will offer mentorship to test engineers and serve as a technical subject matter expert for test events and documentation peer reviews. You will spearhead complex ...
San Diego, CA · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
Description SAIC is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to support Medium Displacement Unmanned Surface Vessel (MDUSV) and related Test and Evaluation activities in San Diego, CA. Must be local to area.
San Diego, CA · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
Description SAIC is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to support Medium Displacement Unmanned Surface Vessel (MDUSV) and related Test and Evaluation activities in San Diego, CA. Must be local to area.
Annapolis, MD · On-site
$200 - $280/hr
Principal Test Engineer This full‑time position supports a U.S. Government customer by providing technical expertise to sustain critical mission‑related software and systems. Responsibilities
Annapolis, MD · On-site
$200 - $280/hr
Principal Test Engineer This full‑time position supports a U.S. Government customer by providing technical expertise to sustain critical mission‑related software and systems. Responsibilities
Dayton, OH · On-site
As a Principal Test Engineer, you will offer mentorship to test engineers and serve as a technical subject matter expert for test events and documentation peer reviews. You will spearhead complex ...
Dayton, OH · On-site
As a Principal Test Engineer, you will offer mentorship to test engineers and serve as a technical subject matter expert for test events and documentation peer reviews. You will spearhead complex ...
Vandalia, OH · On-site
$130 - $180/hr
As a Principal Test Engineer, you will offer mentorship to test engineers and serve as a technical subject matter expert for test events and documentation peer reviews. You will spearhead complex ...
Vandalia, OH · On-site
$130 - $180/hr
As a Principal Test Engineer, you will offer mentorship to test engineers and serve as a technical subject matter expert for test events and documentation peer reviews. You will spearhead complex ...
Dayton, OH · On-site
As a Principal Test Engineer, you will offer mentorship to test engineers and serve as a technical subject matter expert for test events and documentation peer reviews. You will spearhead complex ...
Dayton, OH · On-site
As a Principal Test Engineer, you will offer mentorship to test engineers and serve as a technical subject matter expert for test events and documentation peer reviews. You will spearhead complex ...
Del Mar, CA · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
Description SAIC is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to support Medium Displacement Unmanned Surface Vessel (MDUSV) and related Test and Evaluation activities in San Diego, CA. Must be local to area.
Del Mar, CA · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
Description SAIC is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to support Medium Displacement Unmanned Surface Vessel (MDUSV) and related Test and Evaluation activities in San Diego, CA. Must be local to area.
Encinitas, CA · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
Description SAIC is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to support Medium Displacement Unmanned Surface Vessel (MDUSV) and related Test and Evaluation activities in San Diego, CA. Must be local to area.
Encinitas, CA · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
Description SAIC is seeking a Principal Test Engineer to support Medium Displacement Unmanned Surface Vessel (MDUSV) and related Test and Evaluation activities in San Diego, CA. Must be local to area.
Lone Tree, CO · On-site
$143K - $197K/yr
As a Principal Test Engineer, you will offer mentorship to test engineers and serve as a technical subject matter expert for test events and documentation peer reviews. You will spearhead complex ...
Lone Tree, CO · On-site
$143K - $197K/yr
As a Principal Test Engineer, you will offer mentorship to test engineers and serve as a technical subject matter expert for test events and documentation peer reviews. You will spearhead complex ...
Lone Tree, CO · On-site
$143K - $197K/yr
As a Principal Test Engineer, you will offer mentorship to test engineers and serve as a technical subject matter expert for test events and documentation peer reviews. You will spearhead complex ...
Lone Tree, CO · On-site
$143K - $197K/yr
As a Principal Test Engineer, you will offer mentorship to test engineers and serve as a technical subject matter expert for test events and documentation peer reviews. You will spearhead complex ...
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| Aspect | Principal Test Engineer | Senior Test Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related; certifications like ISTQB | Bachelor's or Master's in relevant field; ISTQB or similar certifications |
| Work Environment | Leads testing strategies, mentors teams, collaborates with stakeholders | Performs testing, develops test cases, reports bugs |
| Industry Usage | Used across tech, software, hardware companies for senior technical leadership | Common in software development and QA teams at all levels |
The Principal Test Engineer typically holds a higher level of responsibility, focusing on testing strategy, leadership, and mentorship, while the Senior Test Engineer executes testing tasks and supports quality assurance efforts. Both roles require relevant certifications and experience, but the Principal role involves more strategic oversight and cross-team collaboration.
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Are you a Principal Test Engineer who is ready for a new challenge that will launch your career to the next level?
At GliaCell our slogan is “We make It happen”.
Culture isn’t something you need to talk about…if it just exists.
If this sounds interesting to you, then we’d like to have a discussion regarding your next adventure! If you want to be a drone, this isn’t the place for you.
We Make It Happen!
GliaCell Technologies focuses on Software & System Engineering in Enterprise and Cyber Security solution spaces. We excel at delivering stable and reliable software solutions using Agile Software Development principles. These provide us the capability to deliver a quick turn-around using interactive applications and the integration of industry standard software stacks.
GliaCell’s Enterprise capabilities include Full-Stack Application Development, Big Data, Cloud Technologies, Analytics, Machine Learning, AI, and DevOps Containerization. We also provide customer solutions in the areas of CND, CNE, and CNO by providing our customers with assessments and solutions in Threat Mitigation, Vulnerability Exposure, Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Preventing Advanced Persistent Threat.
We Offer:
Job Description:
GliaCell is seeking a Principal Test Engineer on one of our subcontracts. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to support a U.S. Government customer. The mission is to provide technical expertise that assists in sustaining critical mission-related software and systems to a large government contract.
Responsibilities:
Key Requirements:
To be considered for this position you must have the following:
Qualifications:
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Salary Range: The salary range for this full-time position is $180,000 to $260,000. Our salary ranges are determined by position, level, skills, professional experience, relevant education and certifications. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for this position across our projects. Within the range, your salary is determined by your individual benefits package selection. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred position during the hiring process. SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE.
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Learn more about GliaCell Technologies: https://gliacelltechnologies.applytojob.com/apply/
To apply for this position, respond to this job posting and attach an updated resume for us to review.
GliaCell Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Software development
11 - 50 Employees
Centreville, MD, US
2012