Test Engineer Level 3

Why join Culper Technology?

At Culper Technology, We take pride in serving the mission with exceptional quality, value, and service. Our team members are at the core of everything we do, and we treat them like family, providing support for both their professional and personal goals. With an employee-first mindset, we believe that when our people succeed, so do our customers and partners. We promote open communication, encourage professional development, and foster idea-sharing across teams to create a collaborative and innovative environment.
We are seeking talented team members who share our passion for excellence, integrity, and pride while being a part of an incredible team.

Culper Technology, understands that our success starts with our employees. That's why we provide an exceptional benefits package and above-market compensation. We're dedicated to recognizing hard work, promoting well-being, and ensuring our team members feel valued and supported both professionally and personally. Some of our top-tier benefits include:

• 100% Paid Healthcare
• 100% Paid Vision and Dental
• Generous 10% 401k gift
• 4 weeks PTO with 11 paid holidays
• Professional Development stipend
• Technical Device Allotment
• Wellness Program
• Recognition Program
• Exclusive Events and Culture Initiatives

Culper Technology is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values diversity and is free from discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity.

This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, and all levels of staff within the organization. All employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without discrimination based on protected characteristics.

• We are seeking aTest Engineer to support the testing, validation, and performance evaluation ofHigh-Performance Computing (HPC) systems. The ideal candidate will develop and execute test plans to ensure system requirements are met while supporting integration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts. The successful candidate will work with engineering teams to analyze system performance, validate functionality, identify defects, and support mission-critical HPC environments using modern testing, automation, and data analysis tools.

• Responsibilities include:
• Develop and executetest plansto validate HPC system performance and functionality.
• Test and validate system requirements across complex computing environments.
• Automate testing tasks using
  
  Bash and Python scripting.
• Integrate and testREST APIssupporting HPC systems.
  
  Develop complex database queries to analyze test results and system data.
• Analyze logs, metrics, and test results using visualization and monitoring tools.
• Track, document, and support resolution of software and system defects.
• Support CI/CD testing processes and automated validation workflows.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and engineering teams to improve system reliability.
• Apply Agile methodologies and best practices to support development and testing efforts.

• U.S. Citizenshipwith an activeTS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• 8+ years of Test Engineering experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Four additional years of Test Engineering experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working with Linux command-line tools and environments.
• Proficiency with
  
  Bash and Python scripting for automation.
• Experience developing and executing test plans for HPC systems.
• Experience integrating and testing REST APIs.
• Experience with defect tracking and resolution processes.
• Experience analyzing logs and test data using tools such as Splunk, Kibana, and Grafana.
• Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools, including Git Lab CI.

• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite, including Jira and Confluence.
• Experience using
  
  Splunkfor searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine-generated data.
• Familiarity withSAFe Agile principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and automation tools such as Ansible.
• Experience using
  
  Git source control.

The pay range for this role is:

185, USD per year (Annapolis Junction, MD)