Test Engineer

  • Newport
  • Contract
  • Fri Feb 27 17:48:13 2026
  • 72193

Test Engineer
Location: Middletown, RI
Job ID: #72193
Duration: 9-12+ months contract

Pay Range: $67-79 - W2 hourly
Active Secret Clearance required to start.


Job Description

Main functions of this role:
We are seeking Test Engineer to join our Physical Sciences & Systems business unit located a stone’s throw from seaside Newport, Rhode Island. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to execution of test plans for Linux & VxWorks software development efforts, hardware & software integration efforts, and test planning and development.
The ideal candidate enjoys in a multi-disciplinary role and is comfortable adapting to and identifying new technologies as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop test plans, test procedures, and test tools for multiple programs
  • Perform testing of both HW and SW systems, isolate failures, and propose solutions
  • Interface with DoD clients executing formal sell-off test events and integration test periods
  • Work closely with development teams when bugs are identified to track and resolve issues
  • Requirements tracking and verification

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • An active DoD secret clearance
  • BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant discipline and 5 years of experience or MS grad with degree and 3 years of experience.
  • Test execution experience in software environments, and documentation of test results Experience with test tracking software tools.
  • Position may require some amount of overnight travel. Active DoD Secret clearance or higher.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Experience and knowledge of software development in C Experience working with embedded systems Experience with Atlassian toolset (i.e. Jira and Confluence)
  • Experience in QA or configuration management
  • 5-8Years of Experience Required
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)


How will the contractor’s success be measured?

  • Completes integration and sell-off testing events with knowledge sufficient for success
  • Develops complete and successful test plans and test procedures
  • Develops tools usable by self and others to support smoke testing, integration testing, and harnessing of SW and HW components.
  • Completes support of HW/SW system acceptance testing and reporting with deliverables accepted by customer.
  • Culture
  • Collaborative on-site team environment

Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law

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