Integration & Test Engineer – Top Secret Clearance Required

Integration & Test Engineer – TS/SCIMultiple Locations | Mission-Critical Programs | $130K–$180K+Overview:We are actively building a pipeline of high-impact Integration & Test Engineers (TS/SCI) to support mission-critical programs across DoD and Intelligence Community environments .This role sits at the center of system delivery—ensuring complex hardware and software systems are fully integrated, validated, and mission-ready .If you're driven by solving complex system challenges and ensuring performance at scale, this is an opportunity to work on advanced platforms, real-time systems, and next-generation technologies that directly support national security missions.What You'll Do:Plan and execute system integration, test, and validation activities (IT&V)Develop and run test procedures, scripts, and automated test frameworksValidate hardware/software integration across complex systemsPerform functional, regression, and performance testingTroubleshoot system issues and support root cause analysis (RCA)Collaborate with systems, software, and hardware teams to ensure end-to-end system performanceSupport test environments, lab setups, and system configurationsContribute to test documentation, reporting, and verification artifactsWhat You Bring:Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance ( required )5+ years of experience in integration, test, or systems validation rolesStrong experience with:System-level testing and validationHardware/software integrationTest planning and executionFamiliarity with:Automated testing tools and scripting (Python, Bash, or similar)Debugging and troubleshooting complex systemsExperience supporting classified or mission-critical environmentsPreferred:CI or FS PolygraphExperience with:Automated test frameworks and tools (Selenium, PyTest, Robot Framework, etc.)Lab environments, testbeds, and system simulationAgile or DevSecOps environmentsExposure to:AI/ML-enabled systemsNetworking, embedded systems, or RF systemsExperience supporting DoD, IC, or federal programsCompensation:Base Salary: $130K – $180K+Higher for poly-cleared and senior-level engineersFull benefits + long-term program stabilityLocations:Primary markets (highest density of cleared talent):Northern Virginia (Reston, Herndon, Chantilly)Maryland (Columbia, Annapolis Junction, Fort Meade)Washington, DCColorado Springs, COHuntsville, ALAdditional opportunities:Tampa, FLSan Diego, CACharleston, SCDayton, OHCandidates typically align to a program location; some flexibility may be available depending on assignment.Why This Opportunity:Work on complex, mission-critical systems requiring precision, reliability, and performance at scalePlay a key role in ensuring systems are fully operational and mission-readyGain exposure to advanced technologies across hardware, software, and integrated systemsJoin a high-demand cleared talent network with ongoing opportunities across programsApply / Connect:If you're open to exploring current or upcoming integration and test opportunities, we'd welcome the chance to connect. Even if timing isn't immediate, we are prioritizing engagement with top cleared engineers as demand continues to accelerate.#IntegrationEngineer #TestEngineer #TSSCI #ClearedJobs #SystemValidation #AutomationTesting #DefenseTech #DoD #IntelligenceCommunity #Engineering #TopSecretJobs#J-18808-Ljbffr