Senior Test Systems Engineer at ANSER

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Company Overview:</strong><br><br>ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.</p></div><div class="qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot"> <div class="" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:bf0bf9b4-a95d-48ec-a882-0bd94dcd9c23-4" data-is-intersecting="true"> <div class="relative w-full overflow-visible"> <section class="text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])>*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" data-turn-id="request-WEB:bf0bf9b4-a95d-48ec-a882-0bd94dcd9c23-4" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:bf0bf9b4-a95d-48ec-a882-0bd94dcd9c23-4" data-testid="conversation-turn-10" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="assistant"> <div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)"> <div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"> <div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="f774b70c-24fc-405c-a425-a706a6a2d23b" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-3-mini" data-turn-start-message="true"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"> <div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling"> <h2 data-section-id="115i9ww" data-start="4468" data-end="4487"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Position Summary</span></h2> <p data-start="4489" data-end="5191"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">ANSER is seeking a Senior Test Systems Engineer to support application, system, and integration testing activities across the National System of Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), Allied System of Geospatial-Intelligence (ASG), and Federal Agency environments. You will support the execution of test and evaluation activities across complex GEOINT systems operating in cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. You will develop and execute manual and automated tests, support API and system validation in DevOps pipelines, and assist in identifying and resolving system defects. You will also provide technical leadership to junior and mid-level engineers supporting mission-critical testing activities.</span></p> <h2 data-section-id="v0lhas" data-start="5193" data-end="5223"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Day-to-Day Responsibilities</span></h2> <p data-start="5225" data-end="6568"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Lead and support application, system, and integration testing across NSG, ASG, and Federal Agency programs.</span><br data-start="5334" data-end="5337"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Execute testing of applications and APIs within DevOps pipelines using established QA standards.</span><br data-start="5435" data-end="5438"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Perform independent integration testing of software and hardware systems to validate compliance with requirements.</span><br data-start="5554" data-end="5557"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Develop and execute manual and automated test cases using scripting and programming languages.</span><br data-start="5653" data-end="5656"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Support identification, analysis, and resolution of system defects discovered during testing.</span><br data-start="5751" data-end="5754"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Participate in Agile, DevOps, and traditional testing and development environments.</span><br data-start="5839" data-end="5842"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Support test planning, execution, and reporting across system-of-systems environments.</span><br data-start="5930" data-end="5933"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Validate system performance across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises infrastructures.</span><br data-start="6017" data-end="6020"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Maintain test documentation, traceability, and results reporting.</span><br data-start="6087" data-end="6090"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Support defect tracking and lifecycle management activities.</span><br data-start="6152" data-end="6155"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure system readiness and mission alignment.</span><br data-start="6241" data-end="6244"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Execute regression, integration, and performance testing activities.</span><br data-start="6314" data-end="6317"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Support API validation and functional testing within CI/CD pipelines.</span><br data-start="6388" data-end="6391"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Assist in ensuring compliance with requirements through structured test execution.</span><br data-start="6475" data-end="6478" data-is-only-node=""><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Communicate test results and system issues to engineering and government stakeholders.</span></p> <h2 data-section-id="1cpo032" data-start="6570" data-end="6596"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Required Qualifications</span></h2> <p data-start="6598" data-end="7556"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph&nbsp;</span><br data-start="6698" data-end="6701"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Engineering Management, Management Information Systems, or related STEM field. Equivalent experience may be substituted.</span><br data-start="6909" data-end="6912"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• 12+ years of experience supporting systems integration, testing, or engineering in large-scale System of Systems or Service-Oriented Architecture environments.</span><br data-start="7073" data-end="7076"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Experience with test management tools and defect tracking systems.</span><br data-start="7144" data-end="7147"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Experience working in Agile, DevOps, and traditional development/testing environments.</span><br data-start="7235" data-end="7238"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Previous Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) program/project experience.</span><br data-start="7335" data-end="7338"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and QA practices.</span><br data-start="7412" data-end="7415"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Experience supporting cloud, hybrid, or on-premises enterprise systems.</span><br data-start="7488" data-end="7491"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.</span></p> <h2 data-section-id="1a9n6ci" data-start="7558" data-end="7585"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Preferred Qualifications</span></h2> <p data-start="7587" data-end="8240" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related STEM field.</span><br data-start="7685" data-end="7688"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Experience with tools such as JMeter, Jenkins, Docker, Postman, Swagger, Nexus, Apigee, GitHub/GitLab.</span><br data-start="7792" data-end="7795"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Experience with programming/scripting languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, Bash, SQL, XML, JSON, and Curl.</span><br data-start="7910" data-end="7913"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Experience with AWS and C2S environments.</span><br data-start="7956" data-end="7959"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Working knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).</span><br data-start="8021" data-end="8024"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Experience supporting NSG/ASG or NGA program environments.</span><br data-start="8084" data-end="8087"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipeline integration.</span><br data-start="8165" data-end="8168"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">• Exposure to software development frameworks and DevOps best practices.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-300 ease-out motion-reduce:transition-none starting:opacity-0"> <div class="border-token-border-default mt-2 border-t py-4 text-sm"> <div class="flex flex-col justify-between gap-3 mt-3">&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p style="line-height: 1;">&nbsp;</p> <p>In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p>ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p></div>