Software Test Engineer Contract Jobs in Washington

Geon Technologies is a rapidly growing small business that provides signal processing and sensor system integration services to the United States Government (USG) and the industry base that supports them. Geon seeks to be known for “signals, sensors, and systems”. Geon has expertise in the science and development of signal processing techniques and algorithm solutions for multi-INT applications. The signal processing and hardware focused sectors of Geon are supported by the work Geon conducts with open architectures, open frameworks, and open systems that facilitate the rapid development, integration, and deployment of techniques and capabilities to operational contexts. Come join a company that brings unique expertise and value to our customers. 

The Software Test Engineer (STE) will design, develop, and execute test strategies to ensure the quality and reliability of complex software systems supporting operational missions. This role involves building and maintaining test environments, developing automated and manual test cases, and conducting system integration, performance, and acceptance testing.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in automated testing, system integration, and test environment configuration, as well as strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and support software and hardware issues throughout the testing lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement test plans, test cases, and test processes for software applications and systems.
• Design, develop, and maintain suites of automated tests to ensure repeatable, reliable validation of functionality.
• Perform integration testing and acceptance testing to verify that system components and interfaces function as intended.
• Build and maintain test environments for both manual and automated testing activities.
• Support and troubleshoot dispatch systems and hardware problems, remaining engaged throughout the resolution process.
• Identify, analyze, and document software defects, and collaborate with developers to ensure timely resolution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing methodologies, tools, and frameworks.

Required Qualifications:

• Six (6) years of experience as a Software Test Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• A Master’s degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
• Four (4) additional years of Test Engineer experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Active TS/SCI w/ poly clearance
• Experience with at least four (4) of the following knowledge areas:
  • Test automation development (or demonstrated software development experience)
  • Performance, load, or stress testing
  • Data interface testing
  • User interface testing
  • Security testing
  • Code coverage tools
  • Systems integration testing

Desired Skills:

• Proficiency with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, PyTest, or similar).
• Experience in scripting or programming languages such as Python, Java, or Bash.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and defect tracking tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Jira).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an Agile or DevSecOps environment.

About the Role:

This position plays a key role in ensuring that mission-critical systems meet rigorous performance, reliability, and quality standards. The successful candidate will contribute to the full testing lifecycle—helping to ensure that deployed software functions securely, efficiently, and reliably in operational environments.
 

About the work:
In May of 2019, Amazon opened its first AWS Ground Station, a "virtualized segment for ground processing" of satellite signals that support 54 MHz uplink and 500 MHz downlink processing using the proven AWS Cloud Services and technologies. Microsoft Orbital and Google were close behind with their own satellite processing architectures based on cloud services and technologies. At the same time, technologies supporting next-generation 5G exploded into the same cloud technology arena. Geon has been awarded a prime contract to leverage these very same technologies to build next-generation Software Defined Radio (SDR) solutions for the defense and intelligence industry. We are looking for fully-cleared individuals that have an ambition to leverage their proven experience in building high performance processing systems and solutions to architect, develop, productize and deploy a whole new breed of open-sensor framework based on the industries leading solutions. If you are interested in working with and learning the newest technologies, and continue to support our nations intelligence and defense priorities, contact Geon immediately to secure a highly competitive position on our team.

Benefits:
Medical Insurance - 75% employer paid; 25% employee paid.
Dental Insurance - 100% employer paid.
Vision Insurance - 100% employer paid.
Health Spending Account (HSA) - Annual employer contribution of $2,650 (individual)/$5,300 (family)
Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance - 100% employer paid.
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance - 100% employer paid.
Basic Life Insurance - 1x annual salary, up to $250,000 - employer paid.
AD&D Insurance - 1x annual salary, up to $250,000 - employer paid.
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance - Up to $300,000 - employee paid
401k & Profit Sharing - 5% Safe Harbor contributions, no match required; up to 10% Profit Sharing.
Professional Development - $4,000 per calendar year to attend conferences & trainings.
Tuition Reimbursement/Student Loan Repayment - Reimbursement of one class per semester towards continuing education with the option to apply up to $1,200 a year toward qualifying student loans.
Employee Referral Incentive - $10,000 (paid 180 days after new hire start date).
Annual Bonus - Performance Based.
Paid Time Off - 160 hours.
Holidays - 11 Federal Holidays.
Maternity Leave - 160 hours followed by Short-term disability (STD).
Paternity Leave - 160 hours
Bereavement Leave - 24 hours (equivalent of 3 days) for immediate family
Health & Wellness - $750 per calendar year for items such as gym memberships, ergonomic keyboards, standing desks, etc.
Professional Subscriptions - $350 per calendar year.
Geon Technologies provides wage ranges in accordance with the Maryland Wage Range Transparency law.  Pay within the range will be decided by the company in its sole discretion and will be based on several factors including but not limited to experience and/or other qualifications. The projected pay range for this position is $145,000- $165,000.

Geon Technologies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.