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Scientific Research, Government Contracting, Consulting, Defense, Data Science

Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Name: RiseMe
Availability: InStock

Reston, VAOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Java
Rust
TypeScript
React
test harnesses
mocking
CI/CD pipelines
automated testing
manual testing
software testing

Nice to have

ADO
Gitlab
full-stack web application development
security investigation
access to classified information
DoD Security Clearance

Role summary

Seeking a mid-level Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) in Reston, VA, to enhance testing infrastructure for mission-focused simulation, optimization, and decision support software. Responsibilities include developing test harnesses, mocking infrastructure, and automated/manual testing strategies, as well as integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines to improve software quality and reliability for Java, Rust, and TypeScript applications. Requires 3 years of industry experience in software testing and test infrastructure development, with strong software development fundamentals and technical judgment. Familiarity with full-stack development is preferred. U.S. Citizenship is required.

About Metron

Metron is an employee-owned company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the most challenging national security problems. For over 40 years, our principled approach to problem-solving has yielded creative solutions at the intersection of advanced mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Our people are leaders in their technical fields and are passionate about solving challenging problems. We look for individuals who share this same passion and can apply their experience in real-world settings.

Our Reston team is seeking a mid-level Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to help build and mature the testing infrastructure supporting production software for simulation, optimization, and decision support in mission-focused environments. This role is for someone who can develop robust test harnesses, mocking infrastructure, and automated and manual testing strategies. A successful candidate will also help integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines and improve software quality and reliability across Java, Rust, and TypeScript-based applications. The strongest candidates will bring solid software development fundamentals, hands-on experience with software testing and test infrastructure, and the technical judgment to build scalable, maintainable testing practices across a growing production codebase.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, applied math, or related field

At least 3 years of industry experience

Experience building test infrastructure including mocking and CI/CD pipelines

Experience in software testing and test harness development

Experience designing automated and manual testing

Software Development experience in Java, Rust or Typescript/React

Ability to work effectively with researchers, engineers, and end users to translate technical concepts into usable software

Familiarity with full-stack web application development in any frameworks/languages

U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED; successful candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Desired Qualifications

Active DoD Security Clearance

Experience using ADO, Gitlab or similar CI/CD tools

Position Location: Reston, VA

*The selected individual(s) will be required to work from the Reston, VA office

Perks and Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Accompanying FSA and HSA options

Additional Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off

9 Observed Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development Reimbursement

Annual Salary Reviews

Profit Sharing

401(k) Traditional and Roth Options

Gym and Fitness Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Metron is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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