Desktop Test Automation Engineer - Secret Clearance Required Security Clearance

Overview

Sherpa 6 is seeking a driven and innovative Desktop Test Automation Engineer to ensure the quality and resilience of mission-critical systems supporting the Department of Defense and commercial partners. You will shape our Windows platform automation strategy, strengthen software reliability in demanding, real-world environments, and expand our Playwright‑based framework to deliver secure, high-performance desktop applications.

Security Clearance:
Active Secret clearance required (Interim ok)

Travel Requirement:
Up to 10%

Citizenship: US Citizenship required

• Develop automation code to test our Windows desktop applications.
• Improve the efficiency of our test suite for automated testing of our Windows desktop applications.
• Formulate and document test cases to assess the efficacy and performance of mobile applications.
• Research software design documents for new or existing features to thoroughly understand the software under test.
• Accurately identify and isolate the root cause of found software defects.
• Report bugs found during testing in a concise, accurate, and reproducible manner.
• Work closely with software developers and other engineers to ensure proper test coverage and automation.
• Attend regular meetings to facilitate collaboration between engineers and across teams.

• Active Secret security clearance (Interim ok).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in Desktop Test Automation Engineering.
• Proficiency in Java development.
• Proficiency in developing tests with Playwright.
• Experience with ticketing software such as Jira or Rally.
• Experience writing and running automated test scripts.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Must be a US citizen.

• Front‑end, back‑end, or mobile application development experience of any kind.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and technologies.
• Extreme, uncompromising attention to detail.

Background and drug screening:
Successful completion of a pre‑employment background and drug screening will be required as a condition of hire.

ADA:
Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Sherpa 6 does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal‑access, affirmative action employer.

We offer a competitive benefits package, covering the cost of medical for you and your family; dental, vision, health and wellness benefits; and a generous retirement savings plan. A generous PTO policy is also provided so employees can balance their lives as they see fit.

$90,000 - $140,000, based on location, experience, and skill level.