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Textron

Systems Test Engineer III

Hunt Valley, MD · On-site

About This Role The Electronic Systems (ES) engineering team has an immediate opening for a mid-senior level Systems Test Engineer to support the growing Simulation and Training Team. As a member of ...

Textron

Systems Test Engineer III

Hunt Valley, MD

About This Role The Electronic Systems (ES) engineering team has an immediate opening for a mid-senior level Systems Test Engineer to support the growing Simulation and Training Team. As a member of ...

Leidos

MDS Systems Test Engineer

Waldorf, MD · On-site

$92K - $166K/yr

MDS Systems Test Engineer Location: Washington Navy Yard, DC Clearance: Secret Make an Impact with Leidos At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the dedication of our diverse and talented ...

Leidos

MDS Systems Test Engineer

Glenn Dale, MD · On-site

$92K - $166K/yr

MDS Systems Test Engineer Location: Washington Navy Yard, DC Clearance: Secret Make an Impact with Leidos At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the dedication of our diverse and talented ...

Leidos

MDS Systems Test Engineer

Bowie, MD · On-site

$92K - $166K/yr

MDS Systems Test Engineer Location: Washington Navy Yard, DC Clearance: Secret Make an Impact with Leidos At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the dedication of our diverse and talented ...

Leidos

MDS Systems Test Engineer

Greenbelt, MD · On-site

$92K - $166K/yr

MDS Systems Test Engineer Location: Washington Navy Yard, DC Clearance: Secret Make an Impact with Leidos At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the dedication of our diverse and talented ...

Leidos

MDS Systems Test Engineer

Riverdale, MD · On-site

$92K - $166K/yr

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Leidos

MDS Systems Test Engineer

Oxon Hill, MD · On-site

$92K - $166K/yr

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Leidos

MDS Systems Test Engineer

Accokeek, MD · On-site

$92K - $166K/yr

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How much do senior systems test engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior systems test engineer in Maryland is $115,025.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,600.00 and $132,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Systems Test Engineer vs Systems Test Engineer?

AspectSenior Systems Test EngineerSystems Test Engineer
CertificationsISTQB, ISTQB AdvancedISTQB Foundation, ISTQB Certified Tester
Work EnvironmentLead testing projects, mentor junior staffExecute test plans, report bugs
ResponsibilitiesDesign test strategies, oversee testing phasesDevelop test cases, perform testing

The Senior Systems Test Engineer typically has more experience, leadership responsibilities, and involvement in planning and strategy, while the Systems Test Engineer focuses on executing tests and reporting issues. Both roles require similar certifications and work in testing environments within the same industry, but the senior role emphasizes oversight and mentorship.

What cities in Maryland are hiring for Senior Systems Test Engineer jobs?

Cities in Maryland with the most Senior Systems Test Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Senior Systems Test Engineer job openings in Maryland as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,025 per year, or $55.3 per hour.

Systems Test Engineer

Apogee Engineering

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

$130K - $143K/yr

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Job description

Systems Test Engineer
Location US-MD-Fort Meade
ID 2026-2001
Category Engineering Position Type Regular Full-Time Remote No
Overview

Apogee is actively seeking a full-time Systems Test Engineer supporting US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) NC3 Enterprise Center (NEC) Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I).

Program: The SE&I Division serves as the principal enterprise systems engineering, enterprise architecture, and technical authority for the NC3 Enterprise within the Department of Defense. As the lead NC3 Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) arm of the NC3 Enterprise Center, the division applies and remains up to date on systems engineering best practices and translates mission and operational requirements into appropriate technical specifications and solutions. SE&I also has the responsibility to apply established standards and, when necessary, develop new standards to ensure seamless interoperability across the NC3 enterprise. The SE&I is comprised of 3 branches:

Enterprise Sustainment & Evolution
Enterprise Performance & Capabilities
Enterprise Mission Management

This is a full-time, on-site opportunity at Fort Meade.

Responsibilities
    Work with proprietary software to perform vulnerability, analytical, and technical assessments on NC3 systems. Execute tests to determine network performance, voice and video quality, and overall communications and backup system effectiveness in unclassified and classified environments (to TS/SCI).
  • Based on test results perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for test case failures.
  • Using proprietary software, conduct tests to determine performance of NC3 communication systems, including secure and non-secure voice, data, and video communications services for classified and unclassified environments
  • Provide specialized engineering, test, and evaluation assistance, and develop and/or leverage, integrate, and modify existing (i.e., GOTS or COTS) tools
  • Assist in refinement of the video testing solution, test cases, test procedures, test plans, data analysis methodologies, and video and network performance testing.
Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with willingness to be nominated for SCI at the time of application.
Education: Technical Bachelors of Science degree in one of the following fields: Engineering, Computer Science, or an educational equivalent.
Years of Experience: 15 years of relevant experience in Testing & Evaluation to include:

  • Experience developing and executing test plans, procedures, and test cases.
  • Background in root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies.
  • Ability to work with and, as required, modify automated test workflows written in proprietary test tools.
  • Familiarity with data collection and analysis methodologies
  • Providing tests and evaluations of hardware and/or software development.
  • Developing and documenting test plans and procedures, conducting testing, and evaluating and documenting results.
  • Preparing studies, plans, and analyses in support of a program.

Preferred Experience:

Clearance: TS clearance with SCI eligibilty in DISS at the time of application
Education: Technical Masters of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering

Additional Experience: 10 years Network Testing

  • Hands-on experience testing systems to determine network performance using proprietary and/or standard testing tools (e.g., Wireshark, Iperf, Jitter/Latency).
  • Experience testing secure/unsecure voice, video, and data communication systems.
  • Experience testing and evaluating the effectiveness of systems continuity of operations.
  • Experience understanding and maintaining systems configurations in classified lab environments.
  • Experience supporting STRATCOM, NC3, or NLCC mission areas.
  • Prior work in a DoD test lab or operational environment.
Pay Range
USD $130,000.00 - USD $143,500.00 /Yr.

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