Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Salary: $$ 125000 - $$ 175000 per year

Location: Reston, Virginia

Posted: September 15 2026

Minimum Degree:

Relocation Assistance: Available

Job description:

We are 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

SECRET CLEARANCE

Bachelors 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

Experience using ADO, Gitlab or similar CI/CD tools

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

secret clearance

Bachelors 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

Experience using ADO, Gitlab or similar CI/CD tools

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

We are 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.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 125000

Salary Max : $ 175000

Currency Type : USD






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