The Role
Integrate, test, and validate software solutions for mission-critical Department of Defense systems. Develop test plans, gather requirements, troubleshoot integrated applications, and collaborate with software, systems, and integration engineers. Support CI/CD pipelines, containerized environments, configuration management, third-party integrations, and software deployment. Provide developer feedback, participate in technical reviews, apply security and performance standards, and document progress and issues. The role is on-site in San Diego and requires travel up to 20%.
Summary Generated by Built In
About The Role:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Software Test Engineer to be part of our Integrated Mission Systems team and based out of our San Diego, CA location.
The Software Test Engineer (STE) will be paired with a project test lead and work with a fast-paced team of mission-focused engineers to solve some of the DoD’s toughest challenges. The STE must possess initiative, creativity, reliability, and efficient teamwork and strict attention to detail and possess solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive. The STE will work as a team to design, build, test, and deliver innovative, secure, and fully integrated software solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD).
Clearance & Location Requirements:
- All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
- This is an on-site position. Requiring at least three days in office, based out of our San Diego, CA location.
Key Responsibilities
What You Will Do:
- Integrate and test software solutions across IDT’s Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) business area
- Provide feedback to developers to help build high-quality, innovative, and effective software which integrates with other system components.
- Work with various IMS teammates to gather user requirements, define system functionality, and develop test plans for various integrated commercial applications and code written in various languages, like Java, C++, Python, and JavaScript.
- Work with other software engineers, systems engineers, integration engineers, and subject matter experts to deliver robust technical solutions
- Adhere to government and industry security, reliability, and performance standards; understand orthodox programming paradigms; interpret and apply DoD and industry standards; and participate in peer reviews, configuration, design, and performance reviews.
- Apply common and emerging (AI/ML) tools, approaches and best engineering practices including; building, maintaining, and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines for software deployment; integrating third-party and externally developed software into a container runtime environment; configuring, adapting, and validating software components to operate correctly within a Containerized environment; integrating with internal systems and third-party applications; and assisting with containerization, configuration management, and customization of vendor or open-source software.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Who You Are (Required):
- Bachelor’s Degree in applicable discipline such as software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, data science, cyber security, mathematics, or aeronautical engineering (or equivalent full-time experience).
- 3+ year’s experience with one or more of the following:
- Git or similar version control systems
- Program languages such as C++, Python, Java or JavaScript
- Container concepts (Docker/OCI/Podman images, containers, registries)
- SQL and relational databases (e.g., Postgres)
- Linux-based systems command-line usage and file/system permissions
- React or similar modern frontend frameworks
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time as needed
What Makes You Stand Out:
- 2+ year’s experience working with DoD and Naval systems
- 1+ year experience with one or more of the following:
- Visualization and human interface development
- Use DEVSECOPS to streamline software testing and platform deployment
- Software system remote monitoring, maintenance and upgrade
- 1+ year experience with one or more of the following:
- Cloud computing, virtualization (VMWare), and containerization.
- Networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS)
- Working with APIs or third-party services
- Scripting for automation (Groovy, Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Big data solutions (e.g. Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Cassandra)
- Machine learning and/or artificial intelligence
- Desire to stay current with industry trends and best practices. Openness to new tools and concepts, showing initiative, innovation and creativity
- Ability to communicate, report and document progress and issues
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations
- Strong analytical abilities, sense of ownership, urgency and drive
If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.
Pay Range*: $90,000 - $150,000 or $114,000 - $184,000
*Pursuant to California Senate Bill 1162, IDT is required to disclose the “pay scale” or “pay range” associated with a job posting. Notably, however, this amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Click here for additional information about Senate Bill 1162. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.
Job Benefits
Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):
IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:
- Generous benefits package
- Competitive PTO
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
- 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
- Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
- Professional Development Resources
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards
- Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches
EEO Statement:
IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.
About
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading defense technology company focused on rapidly delivering mission-critical software and systems solutions to the U.S. government. The company specializes in automation, digital engineering, and enabling the rapid integration of advanced capabilities into complex weapon and combat systems. These essential solutions empower the warfighter to field, operate, and sustain decisive capability at speed and scale. At IDT, our employees are developing advanced mission-critical outcomes by consistently delivering high-quality results, fostering innovation, applying rigorous problem-solving, and effectively collaborating across multifaceted teams and stakeholders. Grounded in these competencies, IDT translates complex customer priorities into robust software solutions.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, data science, cybersecurity, mathematics, aeronautical engineering, or an equivalent amount of full-time experience.
- 3+ years of experience with Git or similar version control systems.
- 3+ years of experience with one or more programming languages, including C++, Python, Java, or JavaScript.
- 3+ years of experience with container concepts, including Docker, OCI, or Podman images, containers, and registries.
- 3+ years of experience with SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
- 3+ years of experience using Linux-based systems, command-line tools, and file or system permissions.
- 3+ years of experience with React or a similar modern frontend framework.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time as needed.
- 2+ years of experience working with Department of Defense and Naval systems.
- 1+ year of experience with visualization or human interface development, DevSecOps, remote monitoring, maintenance, or software upgrades.
- 1+ year of experience with cloud computing, VMware virtualization, containerization, networking, APIs, automation scripting, big data, machine learning, or artificial intelligence.
- Strong communication, documentation, analytical, problem-solving, initiative, and teamwork skills.
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The Company
What We Do
WHO WE ARE Innovative Defense Technologies -IDT- provides automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for the DOD's mission-critical systems. Using patented Automated Test and ReTest (ATRT) technology, we support the entire software testing lifecycle from component testing, to system integration and testing, to the analysis of results. Our automated test and analysis solutions enable the rapid update and delivery of large, complex systems. Our technologies offer: -Rapid system configuration assessment and validation -Repeatable, consistent testing, analysis and reporting -On-demand regression tests in response to cyber threats -Statistical rigor in test and analysis -Reduced time and manpower At IDT, we work closely with our customers to tailor our products to support their systems and meet their goals. IDT has the expertise, strategies and processes in place to provide an automated solution for your next project. Let us help you dramatically accelerate test execution time, expand test coverage and improve software quality. OUR MISSION Our mission is to enable new software capabilities to be fielded faster and more affordably by reducing the amount of time and the cost spent on software testing. Through the use of our software testing technology, IDT is changing the way testing is being done for large, complex, software systems.
