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MANTECH seeks a Lead Test Engineer to support a Marine Corps Systems Command contract in Stafford, Virginia. The role researches and analyzes technologies and tools to improve software development and testing techniques and processes. It focuses on automated software testing, including evaluating tools, developing automation requirements and roadmaps, demonstrating prototypes, and integrating automated test protocols into agile and CI/CD pipelines.
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Full job description
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Lead Test Engineer to support our contract under Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) out of Stafford, VA . The Software Test Engineer will be performing research and analysis on new and existing technologies and tools to provide more efficient software development and test techniques and processes for our Marine Corps client.
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Coordinate and facilitate Automated Software Test-related technical and strategy discussions.
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Evaluate existing software test tools for implementation in the USMC environment.
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Develop automation requirements and an implementation roadmap for the client.
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Conduct proof of concept/prototype demonstrations on designated programs of record.
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Integrate automated test protocols into existing agile and CI/CD pipelines.
Mandatory Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years of related experience in software test engineering. Additional 2 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
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Knowledge of software testing principles, methodologies, and techniques, including black box, white box, and gray box testing.
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At least 2 years of experience with Automation Testing Frameworks such as Robot Framework, Appium, TestComplete, or similar tools.
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Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript, and their application in automation testing. Ability to write automation scripts using programming languages and automation testing frameworks.
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Understanding of Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, and their impact on software testing.
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Knowledge of the Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Understanding of DoD Acquisition/T&E policies and regulations.
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Understanding of DoN/USMC Logistics lifecycle management processes, policies, and organization.
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Certifications: Possession of relevant certifications, such as ISTQB, CSTE, or similar certifications.
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Understanding of USMC Logistics management Defense Business Systems (e.g., GCSS-MC) and cloud environments (e.g., MCBOSS)
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Experience with cloud-based technologies, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
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Understanding of AI/ML use in testing.
Security Clearance Required:
- Must have a current/active DoD Secret Clearance.
Physical Requirements:
- Sedentary work
MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information.
How this job compares
Set against the 3,119 open Test Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Virginia median$90–145K/yr99 salary ranges
- US median$40–57/hr182 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 179 open Test Engineer jobs in Virginia and 3,119 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Test Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,614 postings).
- Education
- 1,686 of the 3,119 open Test Engineer jobs (54%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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