Software Test Engineer - Black Box Testing

Actalent

The Role

Overview

Develop/execute black‑box tests for aerospace networking device using Python/Linux/Docker.

Key Responsibilities

  • black‑box test
  • linux docker
  • team collaboration
  • automated tests
  • ip streaming
  • gitlab ci/cd

Tasks

-Develop and execute black box test cases for networking devices with no internal code visibility. -Work within a Linux environment utilizing Docker containers. -Collaborate with engineering teams to validate system functionality and performance. -Generate, optimize, and operate automated tests for IP-based streaming and networking protocols. -Utilize GitLab for version control and CI/CD workflows.

Requirements

  • python
  • linux
  • docker
  • spark
  • gitlab
  • secret clearance

What You Bring

-Experience with networking protocols (IP, streaming). -Experience in aerospace or defense systems testing. -Interpret Spark code for understanding system behavior (writing code is not required). -Active DOD Secret Clearance. -Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to evolving requirements. -Strong understanding of Linux systems and Docker containerization. -Document test processes and results; familiarity with Cameo for UML modeling is a plus. -Knowledge of UML modeling; Cameo experience is a plus. -Experience interpreting Spark code. -Familiarity with GitLab workflows. -Proficiency in Python for test automation.

Benefits

-Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Transportation benefits -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Medical, dental & vision -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Short and long-term disability -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Employee Assistance Program

The Company

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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