System Engineer NC-TR-0051

REQUIRED:

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI W/ FULL SCOPE POLYGRAPH SECURITY CLEARANCE (U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)

As a System Engineer, you are responsible for supporting the testing and validation of our web-based mission application to ensure functionality, usability, and system performance. You will work closely with Development and DevOps teams to execute software testing, identify defects, validate system updates, and support application installations and upgrades. Technologies include Linux (RHEL/Rocky), GitLab CI/CD, Grafana, Jira, and Confluence.
Responsibilities: 

• Perform manual testing of system and application testing to validate functionality, usability, and system performance against defined requirements.
• As an Epic Champion, collaborate with DevOps and Development teams to define testing needs and develop compliant test plans and cases.
• Execute functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing as appropriate.
• Document test results, identify defects, and submit detailed findings through established defect-tracking processes.
• Perform system and application installations, upgrades, and configuration validation in support of testing responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain test documentation, procedures, and supporting technical materials.
• Provide training to users on application functionality and system usage / monitoring.
• Collaborate with development teams to validate defect fixes and verify that changes meet acceptance criteria.
• Participate in occasional CONUS/OCONUS travel (approximately 1–2 times per year).

Requirements:

• Experience with GitLab and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working in Linux environments (RHEL 8/9, Rocky Linux 8/9).
• Experience with manual software testing, including functional and regression testing.
• Experience documenting test cases, test results, and software defects.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence for test documentation and defect tracking.
• Familiarity with Grafana for reviewing system information in support of test activities, as needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical teams.

YOE / Degree Requirements: 10 years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline or 14 years without the degree.
 

Compensation: We are committed to providing fair and competitive compensation. The salary range for this position is $78,000 to $250,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation offered across the locations where we hire. The exact salary will be determined based on the candidate's work location, specific role, skill set, and level of expertise.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Additional Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization Indemnity, and Pet Insurance

• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match

• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and more

• Wellness: Access to wellness programs and mental health support

• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth, including tuition reimbursement

Additional Perks:

• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Employee referral programs

• Bonus opportunities

• Technology allowance

• A diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture