ME00628-Test Engineer

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

• Seeking a Cloud Test Engineer to join our mission-driven Cyber Missions team supporting mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs
• In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, performance, and security of cloud-based applications and infrastructure supporting high-impact cyber missions
• Working closely with software engineers, cloud engineers, DevSecOps teams, and solution providers, you will lead testing efforts for applications transitioning to—or operating within—Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments
• The ideal candidate has experience with cloud technologies, software testing methodologies, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and enjoys solving complex technical challenges in fast-paced Agile environments

• →Lead and execute testing activities for cloud-based applications, services, and infrastructure supporting mission-critical environments
• →Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, test procedures, and automated test scripts
• →Perform manual, functional, integration, regression, and configuration testing for applications deployed within AWS cloud environments
• →Validate cloud infrastructure deployments utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies, including Terraform
• →Test containerized applications and deployments utilizing Kubernetes and Docker
• →Support continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes by validating software builds, deployments, and infrastructure changes
• →Collaborate with software engineers, cloud architects, DevSecOps engineers, and product teams to ensure production readiness and successful deployment into AWS environments
• →Analyze test results, identify software defects, reproduce issues, and document findings through defect tracking systems
• →Create, document, and manage bug reports while working closely with development teams to resolve issues
• →Perform root cause analysis for failed tests, automation issues, and deployment problems
• →Validate application performance, scalability, reliability, and system integration across cloud environments
• →Support automation initiatives by developing or maintaining automated testing frameworks and scripts
• →Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, test planning, demonstrations, and retrospectives
• →Contribute to continuous process improvements that enhance software quality, testing efficiency, and release reliability

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Test Engineer supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Engineering Management, or a related technical discipline
  • Four (4) additional years of Test Engineering experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement
• Experience developing and maintaining test plans, test cases, test procedures, and automated test scripts
• Experience performing manual, functional, integration, and regression testing
• Experience analyzing test results and identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving software defects
• Experience documenting software defects and collaborating with multidisciplinary development teams
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within Agile software development environments

• Experience testing applications deployed within Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environments
• Experience utilizing Terraform, Kubernetes, and Docker to validate cloud infrastructure and containerized applications
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and test automation tools
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining automated testing systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices
• Knowledge of web technologies, RESTful APIs, databases, and cloud-native applications
• Experience performing software integration testing and end-to-end system validation
• Experience analyzing application performance, system efficiency, and scalability
• Ability to reproduce software defects and perform root cause analysis
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or Intelligence Community cloud modernization efforts

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.