Junior Test Engineer

Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance is required. Visionist is bidding on an upcoming PRIME contract and, in anticipation of award, we’re seeking Junior Test Engineers to join our team at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. You will advance the future of maritime domain awareness by enhancing global ship tracking systems. You’ll leverage state‑of‑the‑art analytics, multi‑INT fusion, and cutting‑edge technologies to detect and disrupt illicit activities at sea—including smuggling, trafficking, illegal fishing, and waste dumping—while also preventing terrorism, securing global commerce, and strengthening U.S. homeland defense. Responsibilities Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test procedures for service layer and web‑tier applications Build and maintain automated test scripts to support functional regression testing Document and refine repeatable, detailed bug reports with supporting logs and data Conduct load and performance testing while collaborating with engineers to tune system configurations Perform security testing to ensure APIs and interfaces comply with requirements Manage test activities within an agile sprint lifecycle, including feature validation, regression testing, and reporting Create and maintain dashboards, test documentation, and release verification deliverables Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline. (Additional higher education may substitute years of experience) 3 years of experience in test engineering Experience in software testing and automation, with proficiency in tools such as UFT, Java, JavaScript (OpenLayers, ExtJS, jQuery), Maven, Jenkins/Hudson, Hibernate, Spring, Apache, HTML, CSS, and XPath Strong knowledge of test automation, regression testing, and agile methodologies Familiarity with bug tracking/configuration tools (JIRA, Confluence, SVN, etc.) Ability to analyze issues, capture detailed logs, and communicate findings clearly Benefits 100% employee‑owned company Competitive 15% retirement contribution (5% 401k match and 10% ESOP) 4 weeks paid time off that is never use or lose, 12 paid holidays, comp time, overtime, and flexible work hours 80 hours of paid parental leave with an additional $8,000 supplemental payment upon returning from maternity Medical, dental, and vision benefits for both individuals and families (those who waive medical benefits will receive an additional $4,160/year) Annual lifestyle bonus of $600 Annual merit increases and performance‑based bonuses Term life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability Salary range: $75,000 - $140,000. U.S. citizenship required; green card holders and permanent residents are not eligible. Applicants selected will be required to obtain / maintain a government security clearance. Visionist, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Visionist, Inc.