Job Title: Test Engineer 0
Location: Ft. Meade, MD
Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: Quevera
Position Overview
Quevera is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Test Engineer 0 to support mission-critical systems at Ft. Meade, MD. This is an entry-level role ideal for candidates with a technical degree and a strong desire to learn, grow, and build a career in systems and software testing within the Intelligence Community.
The Test Engineer 0 will work under the guidance of senior engineers to assist with system testing, integration, and validation activities, while learning best practices in test planning, execution, automation, and CI/CD-enabled environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Support installation, integration, and testing of operational equipment and software
- Assist in executing manual test cases and documenting test results
- Support system integration testing efforts for small to medium components
- Learn and apply test methodologies, tools, and processes used in mission environments
- Assist with test data collection, basic analysis, and defect documentation
- Participate in automated testing efforts and gain exposure to test frameworks and scripting
- Support Linux-based environments and gain experience with scripting and automation tools
- Collaborate with senior test engineers, developers, and systems engineers to improve system quality
- Follow established engineering standards, security requirements, and testing procedures
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a technical field (Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related discipline)
- Four (4) years of work experience may be substituted for a degree
- Strong interest in software testing, systems engineering, or quality assurance
- Willingness and ability to learn testing tools, automation frameworks, and scripting languages
- Basic understanding of software development concepts and operating systems
- Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and a team-oriented mindset
- Ability to work in a secure, mission-focused environment
Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Skills
- Exposure to Linux or Unix-based systems
- Familiarity with scripting or programming languages such as Python, Java, or Shell
- Coursework or internships involving software testing, automation, or DevOps concepts
- Interest in CI/CD pipelines, automation, and modern testing practices
Why Join Quevera?
Award-Winning Culture
Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.
Outstanding Benefits
We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:
- 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
- Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employer-paid life insurance
- $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
- Career advancement through our structured IQWay Program
- Up to 6% 401(k) match
- Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution
At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.
Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity or related field (or 4 years work experience in lieu of degree)
- Willingness and ability to learn testing tools, automation frameworks, and scripting languages
- Basic understanding of software development concepts and operating systems
- Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and team-oriented mindset
- Ability to work in a secure, mission-focused environment
- Exposure to Linux or Unix-based systems
- Familiarity with scripting or programming languages such as Python, Java, or Shell
- Coursework or internships involving software testing, automation, or DevOps concepts
- Interest in CI/CD pipelines, automation, and modern testing practices
What We Do
Quevera provides custom software engineering services across the entire spectrum of the software development lifecycle. We have extensive experience in partnering with our customers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the business problems presented to federal agencies, local governments, financial institutions, health care organizations and educators. Quevera is a company founded by a core group of technologists and business professionals who shared a revolutionary vision for how a software company could succeed while adhering to set of core values that governed its partnerships with its customers, employees and corporate partners. With over a century of combined experience in the government, intelligence and corporate sectors, we have the experience and technical know-how knowledge to first listen, understand and deliver innovative products and services designed to reach the core problem for unique business problems.
