Senior Test Engineer

Dark Wolf Solutions
Dark Wolf Hubs, US
Remote

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for technical leaders who architect scalable test frameworks and manage cross-functional teams, with a background in embedded systems and security compliance.

Best fit for

  • Technical leaders with 5+ years in system integration and test automation frameworks
    — “Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in system integration and testing”
  • Candidates who can synthesize complex system data into actionable reports
    — “Strong written communication skills, with proven ability to synthesize complex system analyses into clear technical reports”
  • Individuals with experience in containerized environments and CI/CD pipelines
    — “Experience working with Kubernetes platforms (e.g., Rancher, EKS) and containerization technologies (Docker) for test execution and application deployment”

Things to consider

  • U.S. Citizenship and Top Secret clearance are mandatory prerequisites
    — “U.S. Citizenship with an active Top Secret security clearance”
  • The role may require travel to customer and field sites, adding a mobility component
    — “may require travel to customer sites in VA and field sites, as needed”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in building scalable test automation frameworks in resume and interviews
    — “architecting, building, and scaling modern test automation frameworks”
  • Highlight proven skills in defect lifecycle management and root-cause analysis
    — “Identify, isolate, and log complex system defects, perform root-cause analysis, and manage defect lifecycles”
  • Demonstrate hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in lab and deployment contexts
    — “Manage containerized test execution environments using tools like Docker and Kubernetes”
  • Showcase ability to produce formal test reports and performance summaries
    — “Produce objective test evidence, execution metrics, formal test reports”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • developed comprehensive test plans
  • architected scalable test suites
  • integrated automated test pipelines
  • managed containerized test execution environments
  • executed lab-based validation
Typical background
5+ years of experience in system integration and testingBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Embedded Systems TestingTest AutomationCI/CDLinuxAgileDefect Lifecycle ManagementTechnical TroubleshootingCommunication Skills

Preferred

KubernetesSecurity ScanningVulnerability Management

Stack & domain

PythonBashLinuxDockerKubernetesGitlab CIJenkinsGithub ActionsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationTroubleshootingEmbedded SystemsEdge DevicesNetwork System ProductsSecurity Controls ValidationMilitary Standard Compliance

About the role

Original posting from Dark Wolf Solutions via Greenhouse

Dark Wolf is looking for a Senior Test Engineer to plan, develop, and execute end-to-end testing for embedded systems, edge devices, and network system products. A successful candidate will serve as a technical leader, architecting scalable test suites using modern test automation frameworks while executing system testing and security controls validation. This position is remote but may require travel to customer sites in VA and field sites, as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

Design comprehensive test plans, methodologies, and scenarios to satisfy functional, performance, reliability, security, and Military Standard compliance requirements.

Architect, develop, and maintain scalable automated test suites across unit, multi-unit, and system-level tiers.

Manage containerized test execution environments using tools like Docker and Kubernetes to ensure reliable, reproducible test runs.

Integrate automated test pipelines into continuous integration and continuous delivery workflows using platforms such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.

Execute lab-based validation, hardware and software testing, and field site assessments, managing parallel testing across multiple systems simultaneously.

Collect qualitative and quantitative prototype performance data, including system performance, reliability, and security metrics, to drive iterative refinement.

Identify, isolate, and log complex system defects, perform root-cause analysis, and manage defect lifecycles in collaboration with development teams.

Produce objective test evidence, execution metrics, formal test reports, and on-demand performance summaries to ensure systems meet operational readiness and release criteria.

Adhere strictly to federal compliance standards, security protocols, version control practices, and quality assurance best practices throughout the test lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in system integration and testingHands-on expertise architecting, building, and scaling modern test automation frameworks

Strong proficiency in programming and scripting languages, including Python or BashDeep working knowledge of Linux operating systems

Proven experience with Agile software development, user interface analysis, defect lifecycle management, and technical troubleshooting

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, customers, and external stakeholders

Excellent oral communication skills, including experience leading customer briefings, outreach initiatives, and user training sessions

Strong written communication skills, with proven ability to synthesize complex system analyses into clear technical reports, quality assurance metrics, test evidence, and actionable recommendations

U.S. Citizenship with an active Top Secret security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with CI/CD concepts and methodologies, including building and maintaining automated test pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).

Experience working with Kubernetes platforms (e.g., Rancher, EKS) and containerization technologies (Docker) for test execution and application deployment.

Familiarity with security scanning, vulnerability management tools, and cybersecurity control validation.

The salary range for this position is $155,000.00 - $170,000.00 commensurate on experience and technical skillset. 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.

Source: Dark Wolf Solutions careers (Greenhouse)

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