Test Engineer

TL;DR

Test Engineer (DoD/PLM): Designing, executing, and maintaining test cases for software validation in enterprise systems like PLM and ERP with an accent on automation, V&V activities, and DoD compliance. Focus on end-to-end testing, defect tracking, producing OQE artifacts, and ensuring traceability for system certification.

Hybrid in St. Paul, MN (US citizens only; must hold or be eligible for US national security clearance); fully remote considered with increased travel expectations (up to 5%, 1-2 times per month).

90,694 - 107,219 USD per year

Company

Mission-driven technology company focused on national security, building advanced sensors, autonomous systems, mission command software, AI-enabled training, and logistics tools for DoD and allies.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and execute test cases to validate functionality, data integrity, and business processes.
• Maintain and refine automated test scripts using tools like Eggplant, Selenium, or Katalon.
• Support end-to-end validation across PLM, ERP, and integrated systems.
• Coordinate internal testing (smoke, system, functional, regression) and produce OQE for DoD compliance.
• Identify, document, track defects, and collaborate with teams for resolution.
• Analyze results, report status, ensure traceability, and improve testing processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years in test automation, scripting (Python, XML, JSON), and tools (Selenium, Katalon, Eggplant)
• Experience with PLM platforms (Windchill, Teamcenter, Enovia) or enterprise systems
• Knowledge of test planning, execution, documentation per DoD standards
• Experience producing OQE for certification/accreditation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint
• US Citizen; active US national security clearance or ability to obtain/maintain one

Nice to have

• Familiarity with DoD SDLC, documentation standards (SDD, IDD, SDP), RMF, ATO, STIG
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Model-Based Testing (MBT)
• Agile/hybrid environments, tools like Zephyr, TestRail
• Security+ or DoD 8570 certification

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work preferred for collaboration; remote possible with travel
• Paid Time Off, company holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; HSA/FSA options
• Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability
• 401k Matching, Employee Assistance Program