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Test Engineer Sr
Senior Level | $100,000–$123,000 | Newport News, VA | U.S. Citizenship Required – Active Secret Clearance (TS/SCI Preferred) Lead testing excellence for Joint Command and Control—ensure GCCS-J delivers secure, resilient, and validated capabilities to the warfighter. A Day in the Life – What You'll Do
• Lead integration, functional, and system-level testing for GCCS-J programs
• Define and oversee development of test plans, strategies, and automation approaches
• Serve as a technical advisor to the Government on test readiness, validation, and compliance
• Mentor junior testers and provide leadership within Agile Scrum teams
• Drive system demonstrations, gather user feedback, and support after-action reporting
• Ensure test execution aligns with mission requirements, cost, and schedule Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of software/system testing experience
• Proven experience leading test teams or efforts in defense programs
• Strong expertise in Linux/Windows environments and test automation methods
• U.S. Citizenship with an active Secret clearance Preferred Qualifications
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Strong experience with automated testing, DevSecOps pipelines, and containerized environments
• Knowledge of C2 systems, GCCS-J, and DoD testing standards
• Local to Newport News preferred Who is Caribou Thunder? Caribou Thunder is a premier Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) defense contractor supporting mission-critical programs across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. With a presence in over a dozen states and OCONUS, we specialize in mission operations support, software engineering, systems integration, and cybersecurity. Why Caribou Thunder?
• Tactical Impact – Ensure the accuracy and reliability of GCCS-J, DoD's system of record for joint operations
• Elite Teams – Collaborate with developers, engineers, and mission experts delivering validated software solutions
• Mission Readiness – Drive testing excellence that ensures system stability and compliance with DoD standards
• Purpose-Driven Work – Your expertise directly supports the mission readiness of U.S. and allied forces